Ending a bad personal relationship is extremely complicated when the relationship is transnational. Women whose partners are abusive often turn to family members for assistance. When this means leaving one nation for another with one’s children, Hague Convention (1980) international treaties come into play. All too often, the mother is charged with child abduction and forced to return the children to an abusive father. Drawing on a series of true-life stories, the authors reveal important dimensions of domestic law, interpretations of children’s best interests, and the legal rationales required to ensure safety for battered women and their children across international boundaries.

Product Description: This anthology highlights the original, classic works and critical writings in the field of violence against women. Each reading is an excerpt from a classic book or article that made a significant contribution to the field of violence against women...read more

Product Description: A future oriented volume looking into new methods of productive research into domestic violence and the maltreatment of children. Whilst it is known that many children are severely affected by domestic violence, some appear to come through the experience unscathed and it is unclear what protects these children and how the larger community and social environment impedes of enhances adjustment in their families...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: El caracter innovador del movimiento de mujeres golpeadas es evidente en el mundo. Con una vision integral y equilibrada de este multifacetico problema internacional, Violencia domestica: La mujer golpeada y la familia analiza criticamente los avances realizados y evalua las estrategias para el futuro...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: The first shelter for battered women was established in Britain almost 25 years ago. Since then, the plight of battered women has grown rapidly. This volume examines the progress made in the field to date. The contributions reveal the innovative character of the battered women's movement that is evident throughout the world and is a tribute to the results of often difficult and life-threatening work...read more

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Product Description: This volume provides practitioners with a concise overview of current theory and intervention for men who batter their female partners. In particular, three specific interventions are focused on: men's treatment groups; working with the men's families; and working within the criminal justice system...read more

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