Between Systems and Violence

<p><em>Between Systems and Violence</em> offers a compilation and analysis of state-level statutes targeting intimate partner violence (IPV) in immigrant and/or refugee (IMR) lives. The book analyzes such statutes’ legal language via various theoretical lenses as well as provides a discussion of implications for research prevention intervention and public policy. </p><p>Some IMR victim-survivors of IPV such as those who are undocumented may be pinned between systems and violence as violent partners use the immigration system as a mechanism of power and control. While protections are available for these victim-survivors the story told about the encompassing legal landscape remains incomplete and relegated to federal law. </p><p>Graduate students as well as scholars and practitioners will acquire an in-depth understanding of this important nexus.</p>