Recantation and Domestic Violence: The Untold Story

Recantation and Domestic Violence is a book that provides insights into the interpersonal dynamics of recantation in criminal cases of felony-level abuse, equipping professionals to work more effectively with victims, abusers, and supporters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 82 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Recantation and Domestic Violence is a comprehensive resource that empowers individuals and communities to enhance their understanding and skills in dealing with domestic violence cases that involve recantation. This insightful book delves into the intricate interpersonal dynamics of recantation in criminal cases involving felony-level abuse, providing valuable insights for professionals working with victims of domestic violence, their abusers, family members, and other supporters.

The book adopts a five-stage model of recantation, presenting case examples and audiotaped telephone conversations between abusers and their victims to bring the reader directly into the heart of these complex interactions. By examining what abusers say, how they say it, and the responses of victims, the book offers a deep understanding of the factors that influence recantation and its impact on the legal and emotional landscape.

With its broad applicability to practitioners and research audiences in fields such as criminal law, family law, child custody, violence prevention, therapeutic interventions, medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, sociology, and behavioral economics, Recantation and Domestic Violence serves as a valuable tool for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge and effectiveness in addressing these complex issues. By providing a comprehensive exploration of recantation and its implications, this book contributes to the ongoing efforts to combat domestic violence and promote justice for all victims.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032391687