This research update reviews the vast accumulation of literature on woman battering during
the past decade to present a synopsis of some of the selected works that may offer the …

Introduction Several high-profile cases in the US have drawn public attention to the use of
lethal force by law enforcement (LE), yet research on such fatalities is limited. Using data …

Police do not and cannot prevent crime. This alarming thesis is explored by David Bayley,
one of the most prolific and internationally renowned authorities on criminal justice and …

This is the fully revised and updated Third Edition of one of the top books on domestic
violence. Eve S Buzawa and Carl G Buzawa have incorporated a wealth of new empirical …

Streamlined and updated throughout with state-of-the-art information, this Third Edition of
the authors' bestselling book gives readers an accessible introduction to the methodology …

This updated second edition of At Risk in America provides a detailed analysis of those key
population groups most vulnerable to disease and injury in the United States today …

Police often attempt to restore order and prevent illegal activity by calling on citizens to alter
their behavior. Achieving compliance in these circumstances is an important test of officers' …

The social construction of crime is often out of proportion to the threat posed. The media and
advocacy groups shine a spotlight on some crimes and ignore others. Street crime is …

This new edition of the bestselling Responding to Domestic Violence explores the response
to domestic violence today, not only by the criminal justice system, but also by public and …

Now in its Second Edition, Current Controversies on Family Violence contains thoughtful--
often heated--discussions that highlight the most current controversies, research, and policy …