Family and Intimate Partner Violence: Heavy Hands

For courses in domestic violence, family violence and victimology.

The authoritative introduction to family violence

Family and Intimate Partner Violence: Heavy Hands is an authentic survey of the crimes of family violence, covering offenders and offenses, impact on victims, and responses of the criminal justice system. This established text is essential reading for students considering a career in criminal justice, victim advocacy, social work or counseling. Gosselin draws on real examples and extensive field experience to explain abuse and its effects on survivors.

The 6th Edition has a new chapter on adolescent and young adult victimization. It includes updates on topics such as intimate partner violence, asylum law and theoretical perspectives.