This collection of social science research on domestic violence in the military is unique, as it is the first compilation of research on domestic violence as it affects the military population. The studies contained herein use contemporary qualitative and quantitative research and focus on the occurrence, prevalence, or risk factors for domestic violence found in four military branches - Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. It is divided into three sections, with Section One dealing with issues related to wife battering in the military. Section Two includes readings pertaining to child abuse in the military. Section Three addresses prevention and treatment issues regarding domestic violence in the military. The studies presented will enhance both professionals' and students' understanding of the issues and dynamics particular to domestic violence in military families and offer them the most current literature for future research in this area. It will be of interest to researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of social work, health, family counseling, criminal justice, sociology, human services, and psychology.The substitute stratified selection procedure used for this study sorted the sample as follows: 8th digit of the Social Security Number (SSN), day of birth, ... and this was an attempt to differentiate this survey from the many aquality of lifea and a customer servicea surveys these families often receive. 4. ... A follow-up letter, mailed eight days after the initial mailing to the entire sample, did not include the survey.
Title | : | BATTLE CRIES ON THE HOME FRONT |
Author | : | Peter J. Mercier, Judith D. Mercier |
Publisher | : | Charles C Thomas Publisher - 2000-01-01 |
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