I. Eight key components of community intervention projects. Some thoughts on philosophy / Ellen L. Pence -- Developing policies and protocols / Ellen L. Pence and Coral McDonnell -- Enhancing networking among service providers : elements of successful coordination strategies / Denise Gamache and Mary Asmus -- Building monitoring and tracking systems / Dennis R. Falk and Nancy Helgeson -- Advocacy for battered women : implications for a coordinated community response / Melanie F. Shepard -- Batterer intervention programs : the past, and future prospects / Fernando Mederos -- Undoing harm to children : the Duluth Family Visitation Center / Martha McMahon with Jeremy Neville-Sorvilles and Linda Schubert -- Evaluating a coordinated community response / Melanie F. Shepard. II. Future developments and adaptations of the Duluth model. Just like men? : a critical view of violence by women / Shamita Das Dasgupta -- The silence surrounding sexual violence : the issue of marital rape and the challenges it poses for the Duluth model / Kersti Yllö -- Hamilton Abuse Intervention Project : the Aotearoa experience / Roma Balzer -- Pick 'n mix or replication : the politics and process of adaptation / Robyn Holder
Summary
"This book provides a comprehensive guide to the development of a coordinated community response to domestic violence based upon the internationally known "Duluth Model." Drawing from the experiences of practitioners, scholars, and researchers in the field, the book provides rich insights into the complexities and challenges of addressing domestic violence."--Jacket
