The Victimization and Exploitation of Women and Children
Author | : Ronald B. Flowers |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1994-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0899509789 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780899509785 |
Rating | : 4/5 (785 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Victimization and Exploitation of Women and Children written by Ronald B. Flowers and published by McFarland. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The means by which women and children are most often subjected to victimization are discussed here, along with the causes and the legal avenues available. Part One examines family issues, including child abuse, domestic violence, and missing or abducted children, and Part Two examines their sexual exploitation. Part Three explores violent crimes against children (e.g., murder, rape and assault), while Part Four is a study of violence against women. Prostitution, pornography, sexual harassment and stalking are the subjects of Part Five. Finally, legislative responses are studied in Part Six.