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Violence Between Intimate Partners: Patterns, Causes, and Effects
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Violence Between Intimate Partners: Patterns, Causes, and Effects | Paperback

by Albert P. Cardarelli (Author)

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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  Allyn & Bacon
Edition:  1st Edition
Page Count:  230 Pages
Publication Date:  September 20, 1996
Sales Rank:  1,290,495st


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Focusing on violence and abuse along the full spectrum of intimate relationships. Covers different- and same-sex couples, from dating and courtship through marriage. This book examines the causes and effects of the violence, current policy issues, and the roles of law enforcement, social services, and the courts.

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