Stalking and Domestic Violence
Author | : Noel-Anne Brennan |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2000-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780756701970 |
ISBN-13 | : 075670197X |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) represents a giant step forward in our country's response to violence against women, including stalking and domestic violence (S&DV). This annual report to Congress provides info. about strategies that show promise and research that enhances our understanding of S&DV, against both women and children. Chapters: S&DV in Amer.; fed. and state anti-stalking legislation; sentencing and supervision of stalkers; the Dept. of Justice's response to S&DV; anti-stalking legislation update; state stalking laws; stalking resources on the Internet; selected bibliography; and list of contacts for sentencing and supervision of stalkers.