Background Information
Family violence, also called domestic violence, is a pattern of intentionally violent or controlling behavior used by a person against a family member or intimate partner to gain and maintain power and control over that person, during and/or after the relationship. Use the following sources to learn more about family violence.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowProvides original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news.
- Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday LawA more practical guide that covers law and its everyday effect upon its citizens. Includes landmark cases, profiles of various U.S. laws and regulations, and details of how laws and regulations vary from state to state.
- Encyclopedia of AdolescenceFocuses on adolescence, family, and abuse. Entries include definitions, methods of study, outcomes, and more.
- Encyclopedia of Human Services and DiversityComprehensive interdisciplinary guide to human services. Includes entries on domestic abuse, victims of abuse, family violence, and more.
- Encyclopedia of Interpersonal ViolenceCovers entries related to all forms of interpersonal violence, including domestic violence, child abuse, and family violence.
- Encyclopedia of Social WorkIncludes several relevant entries and provides comprehensive references, key words, definitions, and examples. Each entry is then related back to practicing social work where identification, assessment, and treatments are discussed.