Includes bibliographical references and index

Domestic violence is a serious problem / Denise Kindschi Gosselin -- Domestic violence is not a serious problem / Charles E. Corry -- Domestic violence against men is a serious problem / Tara Rempel -- Domestic violence against men is exaggerated / Christine Wicker -- Domestic violence is a serious problem for homosexuals / Linda M. Peterman, Charlotte G. Dixon -- Domestic violence is decreasing / Amy Farmer, Jill Tiefenthaler -- Patriarchy causes domestic violence / Amy J. Marin, Nancy Felipe Russo -- Patriarchy does not cause domestic violence / Charles E. Corry -- Alcohol contributes to domestic violence / Kenneth E. Leonard, Brian M. Quigley -- Alcohol does not contribute to domestic violence / Theresa M. Zubretsky, Karla M. Digirolamo -- Domestic violence has many causes / Rachel Jewkes -- Batterer prevention programs are effective / Larry W. Bennett, Oliver Williams -- Batterer prevention programs may be ineffective / National Institute of Justice -- Mandatory reporting is effective / Hillary Larkin, Nancy O'Malley -- Mandatory reporting should be reconsidered / Michael A. Rodriguez [and others] -- Medical professionals should screen patients for domestic abuse / Mallika Punukollu -- Screening patients for domestic abuse is ineffective / Jean Ramsay [and others] -- Couples counseling can reduce domestic violence / Sandra M. Stith, Karen H. Rosen, Eric E. McCollum -- Couples counseling does not reduce domestic violence / Khurram Saeed

Provides a collection of articles that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of domestic violence, covering such topics as the causes of domestic violence, prevention programs, and counseling programs

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