The Practitioner’s & Professional’s Guide to Intimate Partner Violence Advocacy in the Digital Age - Hardcover

Elizabeth, Laura

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3031876075 ISBN 13: 9783031876073

Publisher: Springer, 2025

Synopsis

This book presents a pioneering framework tailored for professionals involved in addressing intimate partner violence (IPV), specifically targeting the mitigation of social media misinformation. Utilizing effective communication strategies across platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, it seeks to bridge the divide between academic expertise and public comprehension, addressing key challenges encountered by practitioners. Beginning with foundational chapters defining IPV, tracing the evolution of social media, and dissecting misinformation, it sheds light on prevalent knowledge gaps underscored by cases like the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. The latter section serves as a comprehensive guide, furnishing industry-specific communication insights for law enforcement, counselors, researchers, and more. Culminating with actionable recommendations for future research and practice, this work is poised to enhance understanding and combat misinformation in the realm of IPV intervention.

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About the Author

Dr. Laura Elizabeth is currently an Assistant Professor of Justice Studies at Methodist University. Her research interests include domestic violence, disparities within the criminal justice system, women in the criminal justice system, the impact of trauma on overall outcomes, and qualitative research approaches to victimology. She is focused on identifying successful interventions for domestic violence, prevention strategies, and the impact of the crime on survivors. Dr. Anderson earned her B.A. from Duke University and her M.S. in Criminal Justice and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Virginia Commonwealth University.  

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This book presents a pioneering framework tailored for professionals involved in addressing intimate partner violence (IPV), specifically targeting the mitigation of social media misinformation. Utilizing effective communication strategies across platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, it seeks to bridge the divide between academic expertise and public comprehension, addressing key challenges encountered by practitioners. Beginning with foundational chapters defining IPV, tracing the evolution of social media, and dissecting misinformation, it sheds light on prevalent knowledge gaps underscored by cases like the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. The latter section serves as a comprehensive guide, furnishing industry-specific communication insights for law enforcement, counselors, researchers, and more. Culminating with actionable recommendations for future research and practice, this work is poised to enhance understanding and combat misinformation in the realm of IPV intervention.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031876075
• ISBN 13: 9783031876073
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 141