Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence

Author： Paulino   Mauro  

Publisher： Elsevier Science‎

Publication year： 2016

E-ISBN: 9780128035344

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780128035337

Subject： D919 法医学

Keyword： 药学,法律

Language： ENG

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Exploring the dynamics between victim and offender is paramount to answering important issues of character and vital for forensic research. This involves examining the role of the victim during and after victimization; this process is especially important for spousal violence because of the interactive process between the victim and the offender.
Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence covers the phenomenon of spousal violence and its different forms, discussing the consequences of abuse, providing research tips to be used in the field, including relevant case studies and much more. The innovative approach of this text fills a void in the current understanding of spousal violence.

  • Uses international statistics to present data of women battered and/or deceased to educate, change mindsets and practices and ultimately reduce the number of battered women and spousal homicides in the future
  • Includes current case studies
  • Includes best practices for spousal abuse investigations
  • Portable for use in fieldwork

Chapter

Front Cover

Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence

Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence

Copyright

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 - The Phenomenon of Spousal Violence

HISTORICAL PRECEDENT: FROM THE MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE TO THE MARRIAGE OF LOVE MATERIALIZED ON SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

CONCEPTIONAL DIFFICULTIES

Violence in a Broad Sense

The Notion of Aggression

Domestic Violence

The Legal Perspective Toward Domestic Violence in Portugal

Violence Against Women

Spousal Violence

2 - Statistical Data Regarding Spousal Violence

AUTHOR’S OWN INVESTIGATIONS: THE VICTIM, THE AGGRESSOR, AND THE CONTEXT

3 - The Different Forms of Spousal Violence

PHYSICAL VIOLENCE

PSYCHOLOGICAL OR EMOTIONAL VIOLENCE

STALKING

ECONOMIC ABUSE

SOCIAL ISOLATION

SEXUAL VIOLENCE

SIMULATION AND DISSIMULATION IN SPOUSAL VIOLENCE

4 - The Consequences of Spousal Violence

PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT

THE BATTERED WOMAN SYNDROME

CYCLES OF VIOLENCE

5 - Characterization of Spousal Violence Victims

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

THE VICTIM’S UNDERSTANDING OF THE PURPOSE OF VIOLENCE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: FROM SUBMISSION TO A POSITION BASED ON ACTING UPON

STOCKHOLM SYNDROME

BRIEF NOTES ABOUT SPOUSAL AGGRESSORS

THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING ALCOHOL

6 - Spousal Homicide

7 - Explanatory Models of Spousal Violence

8 - Considerations Regarding Spousal Violence Intervention

SPOUSAL VIOLENCE COSTS

FAMILY AND SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS

THE IMPORTANCE OF A SPECIALIZED EXPERT

SAFE HOUSES: THE STARTING POINT AND THE INEFFICIENCY OF THE SYSTEM

Personal Safety Plan for the Victim Who Is Sheltered in a Safe House

BEYOND SOCIAL INTERVENTION: PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION

9 - Tips on Investigating in the Domain on Domestic Violence

10 - Reality

CASE 1

Brief Considerations for Case 1

CASE 2

Brief Considerations for Case 2

Final Considerations

CASE 3

CASE 4

CASE 5

CASE 6

CASE 7

Conclusion

Afterword

References

Index

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