Citation

Joseph J. Crim. Justice Stud. Crit. J. Crime Law Soc. 2006; 19(1): 45-60.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/14786010600615983

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Domestic violence is often referred to as an ‘invisible crime’ and is an epidemic of global proportions. It occurs irrespective of religion, race or ethnicity, sexuality, age, or disability. It has devastating physical, emotional, financial, and social effects on women, children, families, and communities around the world. The economic cost to society is also immense.