Latin America is one of the world’s most violent regions, at home and on the streets, with a homicide rate more than twice the world average. Domestic violence is also widespread and closely linked to societal violence: children who experience or witness chronic abuse are more likely to behave violently as adults. The volume presents papers by international authorities ranging from psychologists and doctors to economists and communication experts who present insights and strategies on this serious public policy concern. The book is divided into three sections: The Context and Costs of Domestic Violence; Best Practices: Services, the Legal/Judicial Response and Education; and The Role of the Media. Individual chapters examine, among other topics: (1) a framework for action; (2) the role of poverty in domestic violence; (3) curbing domestic violence; (4) helping men overcome violent behavior toward women; (5) legislative, judicial and school-based anti-domestic violence efforts; and (6) communication as a tool for social change. Tables, notes, references, figures