In virtually all societies, crime is an ever-present problem. Although families are often envisioned as a 'safe haven, ' criminologists and family researchers have found the familial context to be at the core of many forms of crime and violence. Family members often find themselves as victims of crime and violence, often perpetrated by yet another family member. The unique nature of family relationships, such as those between children and parents, sometimes lead to intergenerational patterns of violence within families. Understandably, societies often struggle to address crime and violence...
In virtually all societies, crime is an ever-present problem. Although families are often envisioned as a 'safe haven, ' criminologists and family res...
