Intimate Partner Violence: New Perspectives in Research and Practice

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Since the 1970s the issue of intimate partner violence (IPV) has been explained through the patriarchal desire of men to control and dominate women, but this gendered perspective limits both our understanding of IPV and its treatment. Intimate Partner Violence: New Perspectives in Research and Practice is the first book of its kind to present a detailed and rigorous critique of current domestic violence research and practice within the same volume. In this challenging new text, with contributions from the UK, the US, and Canada, the subject is assessed from a more holistic position. It provides a critical analysis of the issue of domestic violence including issues that are often not part of the mainstream discussion. Each of the chapters tackles a different area of research or practice, from a critical review of contemporary topics in domestic violence research, including a critical review of men’s use of violence in relationships, a consideration of male victims, IPV within the LGBTQ+ community, perceptions of perpetrators and victims, and IPV within adolescent populations. The second half of the book examines challenges and opportunities for professionals working in the field and includes an analysis of an evidence informed perpetrator programme, the challenges faced working with male victims, and a discussion of the impact of domestic violence on children. Culminating with a series of evidence-based recommendations to bridge the divide between academic and practitioner stakeholders and to inform future working practices, this is an essential resource for students and practitioners alike. Contents List of illustrations List of contributors 1 Introduction: Why change current practice? • Elizabeth A. Bates & Julie C. Taylor Part I: Research 2 Challenging the gendered approach to men’s violence towards women • Elizabeth A. Bates 3 “Victim cast as perpetrator”: Men’s experiences of the Criminal Justice System following female-perpetrated intimate partner violence • Jessica McCarrick 4 “It can’t be that bad, I mean, he’s a guy”: Exploring judgements towards domestic violence scenarios varying on perpetrator and victim gender, and abuse type • Benjamin A. Hine 5 Distinctions in adolescent dating violence: An exploration of etiology, scope, and prevention strategies of intimate partner violence in adolescence • Katherine Maurer 6 Barriers to support in LGBTQ+ populations • Phillippa Laskey & Lauren T. Bolam Part II: Practice 7 The evolution of evidence-based treatment for domestic violence perpetrators • John Hamel 8 Using research in practice: Up2U an innovative approach to tackling domestic abuse • Amy Ford 9 Towards evidence-based treatment of female perpetrated intimate partner violence and abuse • Erica Bowen & Jenny Mackay 10 Raising awareness and improving services for male victims of abuse: Reflections on a three-year development project in Scotland • Nick Smithers 11 Childhood experiences of domestic violence and adult outcomes: Where are we now: challenges, debates, and interventions? • Julie C. Taylor 12 Conclusions and recommendations: Why change current practice? • Julie C. Taylor & Elizabeth A. Bates Index