Family Violence in the United States

Family Violence in the United States, 3rd Edition, provides a comprehensive examination of domestic abuse across the lifespan for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and social science professionals. Authored by Denise A. Hines, Kathleen Malley-Morrison, and Leila B. Dutton, this textbook applies an ecological framework to analyze how maltreatment functions within varied family and social contexts.

The thematic coverage synthesizes empirical research across diverse relational dynamics, focusing specifically on the maltreatment of male partners by women, violence in sexual minority relationships, and stalking. Content addresses the complex factors shaping harm within family contexts while evaluating system-level prevention and intervention strategies suited for clinical and community settings.

To connect theoretical models with applied practice, the third edition includes case studies at the start of each chapter, constructed to stimulate classroom discussions and practical community applications. This structured presentation assists upper-level students and active professionals in analyzing behavioral patterns, risk dynamics, and social service responses.