Edited by Melanie Shepard and Ellen Pence

 

This book provides a guide to the development of a coordinated community response to domestic violence based on the “Duluth Model.” Drawing from the experiences of practitioners, scholars, and researchers in the field, the book provides insights into the complexities and challenges of addressing domestic violence.

 

Key components of community intervention are addressed in separate chapters: creating a philosophical approach; developing policies and protocols; enhancing networking; designing monitoring and tracking systems; advocating for battered women; sanctions and rehabilitation for offenders; meeting the needs of children; and evaluating the response. Other chapters discuss types of violence that have been difficult to address including the use of violence by women and marital rape.