Richard Gelles

Richard Gelles  Writer and Sociologist

Specialized Topics: Domestic Violence                                                                 Child Welfare Family Violence

Richard James Gelles is an American writer and sociologist. He is a former dean at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Rhode Island and holds the Joanne and Raymond Welsh Chair of Child Welfare and Family Violence in the School of Social Policy & Practice. He is the director for the Center for Research on Youth & Social Policy and co-director of the Field Center for Children’s Policy Practice & Research.

Gelles is an internationally acclaimed expert in domestic violence and child welfare. He was influential in the passage of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997.

Gelles is the author of the book, The Violent Home, which was the first systematic investigation to provide empirical data on domestic violence. His more recent books, The Book of David: How Preserving Families Can Cost Children’s Lives and Intimate Violence in Families, Third Edition, have also made a significant impact in the study of child welfare and family violence. He is the author of 24 books and more than 100 articles, chapters and papers.

By Providence Journal on 08/26/2018

“… In Rhode Island, authorities and advocates for the elderly generally defer to the wishes of victims who don’t want to press charges against their abusers. But a national expert urges a more aggressive approach. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20180826/elder-abuse-in-ri-barriers-to-prosecution-often-leave-victims-at-risk

By Providence Journal on 08/27/2018

“… Rhode Island only has temporary solutions for elders who need to be removed from abusive living situations. Advocates call for a coordinated response that includes long-term shelters and education for police, doctors and social workers about the red flags of abuse. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20180827/creating-stronger-safety-net-for-victims

By The Crime Report on 08/27/2018

“… The 2007 case underlines a poignant fact: elders are often reluctant to press charges for abuse because they don’t want to lose the support of caregivers—even if the caregivers were responsible for the abuse, reports the Providence Journal. …”

Read the entire articel: https://thecrimereport.org/2018/08/27/elder-abuse-when-victims-balk-should-prosecutors-press-charges/

By Pulse on 08/15/2018

“… Otiko Afisa Djaba, the outgoing Minister for Gender and Children Affairs, has said that men suffering domestic violence must gather courage and report to the police.
She said men have to express their emotions more often especially in cases of abuse. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/men-beaten-by-their-wives-should-report-to-the-police-otiko-id8727693.html

By Spiked on 08/02/2018

“…The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests that violent crime is, over the long term, in decline, but that men are still almost twice as likely to be victims than women. Even rates of domestic violence are falling significantly. The ONS figures on domestic abuse cover everything from physical violence, sexual assault and stalking to emotional and financial abuse. In the last year, 7.5 per cent of women and 4.3 per cent of men reported experiencing some form of domestic abuse. The difference between the estimated number of male and female victims is at its lowest recorded level. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.spiked-online.com/newsite/article/no-women-arent-at-risk-from-men/21648#.W4WZ5RiZOCQ

By Evening Standard on 08/24/2018

“… There are currently no refuges for male survivors of domestic abuse in London, leaving thousands of men in desperate situations each year. The ManKind Initiative and ambassador, Ian McNicholl are among many calling on Sadiq Khan to change the conversation and encourage men to come forward. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-sadiq-khan-domestic-abuse-male-victims-a3911481.html

By Deccan Herald on 08/21/2018

“… Men can be victims too. It is better we put in stronger safeguards in place rather than amend the law, says law student Rahul Sharma. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/alert-stalking-law-could-soon-688646.html

By Pedestrian on 09/08/2018

“… Concerningly, Sam told Woman’s Day that toward the end of their relationship, Tara became physically and verbally abusive toward him. The magazine published pictures given to them by Sam of bruises and bite marks he says Tara inflicted on him during arguments. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/how-do-we-talk-about-domestic-violence-when-the-victim-is-a-man/

By Jewish News on 08/21/2018

“… Jewish teenagers on a three-week course with youngsters of other faiths have come up with an innovative social action campaign to help male victims of abuse.

The group of ten teens came up with the idea while at the culmination of a three-week course run by JLGB (Jewish Lads and Girls’ Brigade), which runs a multi-faith National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. …”

Read the entire article: https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/jewish-teens-create-social-action-campaign-to-help-male-abuse-victims/