Violent Betrayal: Partner Abuse in Lesbian Relationships by Claire Renzetti (Sage Publications, 1992) is a book for people interested in finding out more about abusive lesbian relationships.

Elusive Innocence: Survival Guide for the Falsely Accused by Dean Tong. Description: “This book is a training manual for the defense for those falsely accused. By providing actual case studies, his own included, the author shows the destruction that is incurred by families due to false allegations of child abuse. Having been falsely accused himself, the author gives the pitfalls and shows how to combat and defeat false abuse allegations. ” (added 9/13/01) Note that purchasing using this link gives a 5% donation to SAFE, with additional cost to you.

Violence in Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partnerships, by Claire Renzetti (editor).

Domestic Violence: The 12 Things You Aren’t Supposed to Know by Thomas B. James is a well-researched book on domestic violence, which looks at how it affects abused men and other groups typically left out of the picture (reviewed by Dr. Jack Turteltaub)

Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence by Philip W. Cook Praeger Publishers 1997 Westport, CT ISBN: 0-275-95862-0 Amazon’s summary: “When most people think of domestic violence, images of battered women or abused children come to mind. But there is another side to this issue that is not as familiar–abused men. This unique book is the first to comprehensively examine this important but neglected social issue. Already praised by a diverse spectrum of readers–from “Dear Abby’s” Abigail Van Buren, to the nation’s leading domestic violence researcher, to those in law enforcement and counseling–this work is sure to spark controversy and discussion. It offers gripping, emotional stories, self-help for victims, and provocative insight into public issues, and provides a basic reference source for professionals. Abused Men presents practical solutions for reducing domestic violence, whether its victims are male or female.” A website with more information about the book is located at: http://www.abusedmen.com

By Bert Hoff – The Seattle Times 2/6/2013

“…”…The most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on intimate-partner violence found that each year more men (5.36 million) than women (4.74 million) are victims of intimate-partner physical violence (Tables 4.1, 4.2 of full report) and psychological violence (20.5 vs. 16.5 million). Yet here in King County, there are no services for male victims. …” …”

Read the entire article: http://seattletimes.com/html/northwestvoices/2020302943_violence-against-women-lets6.html

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By Medline Plus 1/25/2013

“Bisexual women in the United States are more likely to suffer from domestic violence than either lesbian or heterosexual women, a new government report shows.”

Read the entire article: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_133442.html

By Mid Maine 6/13/2012

“A Clinton woman is facing a domestic violence assault charge after she slapped an ex-boyfriend, according to police.”

Read the entire article: http://bangordailynews.com/2012/06/12/news/mid-maine/police-arrest-woman-for-allegedly-assaulting-former-boyfriend/?ref=polbeat