Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Prevention, Recognition, and Intervention

Research shows that intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is the most common form of sexual assault. Professional focus is often on the victim, but more information is needed about the perpetrators. chapters address; IPSV in batterer groups, police management strategies, the danger of IPSV to children, different types of violence perpetrators use, and prevention approaches for young people. The contributors look at the social context of IPSV, the implications for prevention and provide hands-on knowledge to practitioners. The book may also be used within the academic fields such as social work, sociology, counseling, psychology, medicine, nursing, criminal justice, and law.