| Criminal Abuse of Women and Children: An International Perspective Contributor(s): Ebbe, Obi N. I. (Editor), Das, Dilip K. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1420088033 ISBN-13: 9781420088038 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: Written by international leaders with firsthand knowledge of the issues, this book investigates criminal and non-criminal abuses of women and children. Following an introduction to the historical antecedents and theoretical explanations of criminal abuse, the text presents case studies from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The final chapters conclude with applied perspectives of these case studies. By providing data on criminal exploitation, presenting the international nature of the crime, and highlighting domestic and international organizations devoted to this cause, Criminal Abuse of Women and Children elevates this topic to a subject worthy of academic discourse. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Family & Relationships | Abuse - General |
| Dewey: 364.155 |
| LCCN: 2008054782 |
| Series: International Police Executive Symposium Co-Publications |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.55 lbs) 396 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The abuse of women and children transcends geographical boundaries as well as economic, cultural, religious, political, and social divisions. Comprised of the work of more than 20 academics and practitioners from around the world, Criminal Abuse of Women and Children documents the atrocities that have been committed against these victims from ancient to modern times. It examines the causes of such abuse and provides a global survey of what forms of abuse exist and how cases are handled in various parts of the world. International Experts Survey Patterns of Abuse Following an introduction to the historical antecedents and theoretical explanations of criminal abuse, the contributors review efforts at control and prevention. They focus on informal control mechanisms, religious intervention, and the criminal justice system, and highlighting the limitations that are inherent in these attempts. The remainder of the text consists mainly of case studies covering the various facets of abuse in numerous countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The contributors also explore the role of community policing and supply a critical assessment of how American police practices may contribute to the continued victimization of women and children. A Call to Action to End the Scourge of Victimization A comprehensive analysis of the worldwide problem of the exploitation of women and children, the book elevates this topic to a subject worthy of academic discourse. It underlines the need for concerted global action and intervention at the national, regional, and local level. |