Domestic Violence in the Anglophone Caribbean

Domestic violence continues to be a social problem that is rarely understood or discussed in many parts of the world. The same holds true in the Anglophone Caribbean. The Caribbean context is unique as it was birthed out of colonization, which was violent and brutal for those who were forced to migrate from another country as enslaved labor, as well as for those who were conquered out of their lands. Most Caribbean islands' societies were created and developed by slaves, colonizers, and indentured servants. This history has left an indelible scar on all involved, which is exemplified by the antagonistic way people interact, whether it is between races, ethnicities, religions, or gender. Traditionally, domestic relationships and causal factors for domestic violence has been investigated from a myriad of perspectives including the ethnic lineage of the participants. However, in the Caribbean due to its historic origins, domestic violence should also be examined through the lens ofits colonial past. This book examines the consequences of allowing domestic violence to perpetuate in the region. It then looks at some of practices used to provide support and find justice for victims and perpetrators in a Caribbean cultural context.

Explores the understanding and meaning of domestic violence in the Caribbean Includes contributions from diverse background Looks in detail at who are the victims of domestic violence in the Caribbean

Auteur
Ann Marie Bissessar is a full tenured Professor with the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.

Camille Huggins is a lecturer at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, with the Faculty of Social Science, Trinidad and Tobago.

Contenu
Chapter 1: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children in the Caribbean.- Chapter 2: Intimate partner violence and its impact on women's health: The moderating role of family support and educational attainment.- Chapter 3: Older Adults and intimate partner violence in Trinidad & Tobago: A view from Health Professionals.- Chapter 4: Financial Hardships of domestic violence survivors in the Caribbean.- Chapter 5: The Challenges in Enforcing Domestic Violence Prescriptions in the Case of Trinidad and Tobago.- Chapter 6: A Prospective Legal Framework for equitable treatment of domestic violence victims and perpetrators in a Caribbean context.- Chapter 7: A Sociological Perspective of Men's Underreporting of Domestic Violence and a Lack of Appropriate Interventions in the Caribbean.- Chapter 8: The Use of the Social-ecological Model of Intervention for Addressing Domestic Violence in Trinidad and Tobago.- Chapter 9: Exploring Domestic Abuse in the Seventh Adventist Church.- Chapter 10: Escape to Safety: Seeking Shelter from Domestic Violence The Case of Madinah House (1999-2019).- Chapter 11: Shifting from Domestic Violence to Transformative Gender Justice: A Template for Public Accountability and Inclusion

Ann Marie Bissessar is full-tenured Professor with the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.

Camille Huggins is lecturer at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, with the Faculty of Social Science, Trinidad and Tobago.