History and overview
Descriptions, causes, and effects of abuse
Cross-cultural issues : survivors of domestic violence in the U.S. who face multiple oppressions
Battering in gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer relationships
Suing batterers in tort actions
Civil restraining orders
Children in homes where domestic violence takes place
Alternative dispute resolution
Rape of intimate partners
Law enforcement response
Prosecutorial response
Judges, courts and sentencing batterers
Survivors of domestic violence as criminal defendants
Federal responses to domestic violence : Violence Against Women Act, restrictions on firearms, military response
Confidentiality and safety issues, including mandatory reporting of domestic violence
Financial, employment, and housing issues affecting survivors of domestic violence
Immigration and human rights issues.