Tierra A. Kendrick, a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army, is a Memphis, Tennessee native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University. Her life experiences along with her passion for world progression and the well-being of others has led to her growth in advocating for education and human rights. As an initiative of the International Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Prevention Campaign (ISADVPC), and in collaboration with Kendrick-Reid Media, Ms. Kendrick penned this book to educate girls and young ladies about what acts under the law, constitute sexual assault and domestic violence. By targeting young ladies between the ages of 12-24, she takes a simple, proactive approach toward the eradication of this social phenomenon. This book is an investment for every parent who desires to prevent their daughter from falling victim to sexual assault and domestic violence. After reading this book, young ladies' knowledge about these issues will have grown exponentially. #TeachOurGirls will give them the protection they need to be a victor, rather than a victim. Simply put, this book is a must-read for all females, parents, pastors, and school officials who would like to share life-changing truths with their daughters.

Violence, including intimate partner violence, is a leading cause of death, disability, and hospitalization in the United States and other regions worldwide. Despite growing awareness, the numbers of reported and unreported incidents continue to rise. Drawing on the contributions of criminal justice practitioners and academic theorists who bring so

Tierra A. Kendrick, a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army, is a Memphis, Tennessee, native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University. Her life experiences along with her passion for world progression and the well-being of others has led to her growth in advocating for education and human rights. As an initiative of the International Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Prevention Campaign (ISADVPC), and in collaboration with Kendrick-Reid Media, Ms. Kendrick takes a simple, proactive approach to educate boys and young men about what acts under the law, constitute sexual assault and domestic violence. Likely the first book that attempts to reprogram boys and young men between the ages of 12-24 about the perils and consequences of sexual assault and domestic violence, she has collaborated with ISADVPC to teach them the dangers of noncompliance. #TeachOurBoys is an investment for every parent to be proactive in circumventing their sons' involvement in sexual assault and domestic violence. After reading this book, they will know that there are consequences for every action. For instance, they will learn how having sex with a female who has been drinking is a form of sexual assault because she is unable to give consent while under the influence. They will also learn such things as to how the serious offense of sexting (receiving or being in possession of sexually-explicit photos of anyone under the age of 18) constitutes child pornography. Simply put, this book is a must-read for all males, parents, pastors, and school officials who would like to share life-changing truths with their sons.

Domestic violence is one of the most pressing crime issues in America today. Every 18 seconds, a woman in America is beaten or abused by her husband or lover. In this book, leading trial attorney Raoul Felder and acclaimed novelist Barbara Victor present the most viable solutions yet envisioned to this growing national crisis.

Anyone can become a victim of domestic violence. As such, it is essential for all of us to continue the war against domestic violence. Supplying a comprehensive overview of domestic violence across racial/ethnic groups, the new edition of this popular reference explores topics rarely discussed in other domestic violence texts as well as the barriers that often discourage victims from reporting abuse.Continuing the War Against Domestic Violence, Second Edition provides readers with the benefit of varied perspectives from both academics and professionals. It outlines prosecution and defense stra.

Anyone can become a victim of domestic violence. As such, it is essential for all of us to continue the war against domestic violence. Supplying a comprehensive overview of domestic violence across racial/ethnic groups, the new edition of this popular reference explores topics rarely discussed in other domestic violence texts as well as the barriers that often discourage victims from reporting abuse. Continuing the War Against Domestic Violence, Second Edition provides readers with the benefit of varied perspectives from both academics and professionals. It outlines prosecution and defense strategies and supplies a balanced critique of mandatory arrest policies. This fully revised edition supplies new coverage of the problems often encountered when victims seek police help. It includes three new chapters on dating violence, religion and domestic violence, and historical interventions in response to domestic violence. In part I readers will gain an understanding of the salient issues unique to certain racial/ethnic/cultural groups. Part II offers a unique and rare insight into the correlates, causes, and contextual properties of domestic violence. Part III, which constitutes the substance of this book, explains how criminal justice systems—through their policies, procedures, and operations—respond to domestic violence. Following in the tradition of the first edition, this book devotes considerable attention to the experiences and perspectives of criminal and social justice practitioners alongside researchers, child welfare workers, and other renowned scholars across disciplines. Offering comprehensive and interdisciplinary coverage of key topics that benefit a diverse audience, the book concludes by offering a unique perspective on punishing and rehabilitating offenders.