The Law of Violence against Women (Legal Almanac Series)

This volume examines the provisions of The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and how it attempts to deal with domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault by strangers, friends, family members, and intimate partners. It also discusses legislation aimed at protecting immigrant women and children. 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. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.