{"product_id":"policing-domestic-abuse-risk-policy-and-practice-paperback","title":"Policing Domestic Abuse: Risk, Policy, and Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaty Barrow-Grint\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Sebire\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJackie Turton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is dedicated to improving the practice of the policing of domestic abuse. Its objective is to help inform those working in policing about the dynamics of how domestic abuse occurs, how best to respond to and investigate it, and in the longer term how to prevent it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into thematic areas, the book uses recent research findings to update some of the theoretical analysis and to highlight areas of good practice: 'what works and why'. An effective investigation and the prosecution of offenders are considered, as well as an evaluation of the success of current treatment options. Policing domestic abuse can only be dealt with through an effective partnership response. The responsibilities of each agency and the statutory processes in place when policy is not adhered to are outlined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCore content includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA critique of definitions and theoretical approaches to domestic abuse, including coverage of the myths surrounding domestic abuse and their impact on policing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn exploration on the challenges of collecting data on domestic abuse, looking at police data and the role of health and victim support services.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA critical review of different forms of abuse, different perpetrators and victims, and risk assessment tools used by the police.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA critical examination of the law relating to domestic abuse; how police resources are deployed to respond to and manage it; and best practice in investigation, gathering evidence, and prosecution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey perspectives on preventing domestic abuse, protecting victims, and reducing harm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with the student and budding practitioner in mind, this book is filled with case studies, current research, reports, and media examples, as well as a variety of reflective questions and a glossary of key terms, to help shed light on the challenges of policing domestic violence and the links between academic research and best practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaty Barrow-Grint \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Chief Superintendent in Thames Valley Police with over 20 years of police experience. She has an academic interest in Domestic Abuse, completing her Masters at Warwick Business School, and has written on domestic abuse attrition rates in the Criminal Justice System.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacqueline Sebire \u003c\/strong\u003eis an Assistant Chief Constable with Bedfordshire Police. She has 30 years of police service specialising as a detective in homicide and safeguarding and public protection. She has a PhD in Psychology from the University of Leicester researching the risk factors associated with domestic abuse homicide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackie Turton \u003c\/strong\u003eis an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Sociology at Essex University. She joined the university after a career in the health service and has taught sociology and criminology since 1996. Family violence is a key focus of her research work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Ruth Weir \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Senior Research Fellow in the Violence and Society Centre at City University. She specialises in using quantitative methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyse gender-based violence and abuse. Prior to working in academia Ruth held several research and policy positions in local government and the Home Office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47408880353458,"sku":"9780367684150","price":84.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/a75e2877014e566a2e94f7bd158a5770.webp?v=1778253652","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/policing-domestic-abuse-risk-policy-and-practice-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}