Family Violence and Criminal Justice, 4th Edition
A Life-Course Approach
$189.72
- Paperback
548 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2026
Summary
This fourth edition examines the latest developments in the study of various forms of family violence over the life course. Using the life-course perspective as a guide, the author focuses on the historical context of family violence as well as the various forms of violence, their prevalence in specific stages of life, and responses by the criminal justice system and other agencies. The text scrutinizes the linkage among child abuse, partner violence, and elder abuse. The usefulness of the li…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032766799 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1032766794 |
| Author: | Leana Bouffard |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 548 |
| Edition: | 4th |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 453g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 178mm |
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About The Author
Leana Bouffard
Leana A. Bouffard is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Iowa State University. She was previously the Director of the Crime Victims’ Institute at Sam Houston State University. Her research interests include gender-based violence, especially the criminal justice response to domestic violence and sexual assault, consequences of victimization, and life course and developmental approaches to understanding offending. She earned her PhD (2001) and MA (1998) in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland and her BS (1995) in Psychology from Duke University.
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