Too Close to Home: Domestic Violence in the Americas

Abstract

Latin America is one of the world's most violent regions, at home and on the streets, with a homoside rate more than twice the world average. Domestic violence is also widespread and closely linked to societal violence: children who experience or witness chronic abutse are more likely to behave violently as adults. In this book, international authorities ranging from psychologists and doctors to economists and communication experts offer insights and strategies on this serious public policy concern.