Research Handbook on Domestic Violence and Abuse

Mandy Burton; Vanessa Bettinson; Kayliegh Richardson; Ana Speed

doi:10.4337/9781035300648

Research Handbook on Domestic Violence and Abuse

Mandy Burton (Editor), Vanessa Bettinson (Editor), Kayliegh Richardson (Editor), Ana Speed (Editor)

Northumbria Law School

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Abstract

This Research Handbook examines the evolution of understandings and legal definitions of domestic abuse, illustrating the importance of expanding these beyond physical violence to encompass coercive control. Drawing on academic literature, legal doctrine and the lived experiences of victims and survivors, it highlights how responses to domestic abuse can be improved in civil, family and criminal justice systems.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Cheltenham
Publisher	Edward Elgar
Number of pages	464
ISBN (Electronic)	9781035300648
ISBN (Print)	9781035300631
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035300648
Publication status	Published - 17 Sept 2024

Publication series

Name	Research Handbooks in Family Law
Publisher	Edward Elgar

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Domestic abuse law
Coercive control
Family law and justice
Criminal justice
Protection orders
Offences and defences
Punishment

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Introduction to the Research Handbook on Domestic Violence and Abuse

Preparing a Public Perception Study inn the use of Violent Resistance as Self-Defence in Domestic Abuse Cases

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