Oceana's Law for the Layperson: Violence Against Women

This Legal Almanac addresses a serious problem facing American society: violence against women. The content is presented in a user-friendly format geared for general readers who want to gain a better understanding of domestic violence law. The second edition of this successful title isfully revised and includes detailed coverage of the Violence Against Women Act, an extensive appendix and glossary as well as a complete overview of the laws surrounding domestic violence. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool.