Between Systems and Violence

Julio Montanez, BA, is a graduate student at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and serves as a Project Manager in the UCF Institute for Social and Behavioral Science. His research generally focuses on the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) and law/policy. Amy Donley, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and the Director of the UCF Institute for Social and Behavioral Sciences. She is an applied sociologist whose research primarily focuses on social inequalities, specifically food insecurity, urban poverty, and homelessness. She regularly conducts research in partnership with local governments and not-for-profit agencies. Amy Reckdenwald, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and member of the UCF Violence Against Women Faculty Cluster. Her research primarily focuses on violent victimization and offending; particularly as it relates to domestic violence and intimate partner homicide.

1. Introduction; 2. Methodology; 3. State Statutes, Identity, and Federal Policy; 4. Extending Surveillance and Social Control; 5. Constructing Resource Provision; 6. Fostering Inclusion; 7. Cultivating Empathy; 8. Shifting Power; 9. Shaping Status; 10. Conclusion; Appendix