annotated bibliography

Fisher , J .W Shelton , A .J (2006 . Survivors of Domestic Violence Family Community Health . 29 , 118-130

This article describes the aftermath of domestic violence in the community . Providing research on programs which are effective , as well as those which are ineffective . The article uses clear and well documented numbers to describe the prevalence of domestic violence , the composition of it 's victims , as well as various strategies in coping with the growing problem

Garcia-Moreno , C , Jansen , H , Ellsberg , M , Heise , L Watts , C (2006

Prevalence of intimate partner violence : findings from

the WHO multi-country study on women 's health and domestic violence . Lancet 368 , 1260-1269

This source discusses a long term research project which investigated incidents of domestic violence in fifteen locations through ten countries . The article discusses some of the methods for the research in addition to the findings and establishes a pattern of abuse with sound scientific evidence . The importance of this article is the way in which the data is presented in such a way as to create a standard for credible research

Geilin , A .C , Campbell , J , Garza , M .A , O 'Campo ,

, Dienemann , J Kub , J (2006

Domestic Violence in the Military : Women 's Policy Preferences and Beliefs Concerning Routine Screening and Mandatory Reporting . 171 729-735

This study focuses on domestic violence , both the acts and beliefs about it , in the U .S . Military with special consideration given to the voice of active duty women . The article describes the collection of data , and assimilates it into well organized tables of useful information . It is of special note that the article describes the prevalence of answers as being in line with the same study conducted with civilians , therefore offers a more generalized view of women 's thoughts about domestic violence

Harris , G (2006 .Domestic Violence and Abuse : Elder Abuse . Practical Nurse . 31 , 59-

63

This work focuses on the lack of attention given to victims of elder abuse , also cited as a sub category of domestic violence . There are discussions f the various forms it can take , including financial physical , emotional , and mental abuses as well as gross neglect . There is a guideline for how nursing staff can come to recognize and report this type of domestic violence

Hewitt , B , Simmons , M (2006 , 06 , 19 . Burned Twice . People , 65 (24 115-116

This work is a moving account of one victim of domestic violence . The article puts a name and a face to the victim who was set on fire by her husband after she obtained a legal for protection . The was allowed to lapse by a judge who refused to extend it in court . The story recounts the violence and the aftermath as well as discusses the victim 's response of becoming a spokeswoman against domestic violence

Hopkins , G (2006 .A Subject Worthy of In-Depth Study . Community Care 1623 , 37

This work describes a course of specialized sociological study on domestic violence now being offered by the University of Worcester in England , as of...