Domestic Violence

Paper Summary:

The author of the paper contends that domestic violence has been overlooked by the police and the courts for many years. The writer discusses various types of domestic violence and the tools developed to deal with them. The writer contends that the majority of domestic violence offenders are male. He further contends that this is due to society being a male dominated one where laws were made to favor the male. The author then continues and discusses means taken to curb domestic violence and to deal with offenders.

From the Paper:

"As for the physical discipline of children issue, it fits right into the history of domestic violence. Historically, parents have been the most responsible for their children and their children's behavior. I believe that a swat or two does not hurt a child, like one response, my parents spanked me, and I don't think I'm emotionally distraught over it. I'm not talking about beating, or even hitting, but a swat on the butt occasionally is necessary to keep at least some children in line. Anything more is physical abuse, and uncalled for. I believe parents should retain the right to punish their child this way, and that the court systems have gone too far in some cases. I don't think that outlawing spanking is a good idea; I think it is too much government where it does not need to be."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Colker, R. (2006). Marriage mimicry: The law of domestic violence. William and Mary Law Review, 47(6), 1841+.
• Goelman, D. M. (2004). Shelter from the storm: Using jurisdictional statutes to protect victims of domestic violence after the violence against women act of 2000. Columbia Journal of Gender and Law, 13(1), 101+.
• Shipway, L. (2004). Domestic violence: A handbook for health professionals. New York: Routledge.

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