Clive R. Hollin 
The Psychology of Interpersonal Violence 

The Psychology of Interpersonal Violence is a textbook which gives comprehensive coverage of interpersonal violence — exploring the various violent acts that occur between individuals in contemporary society.

* Examines in detail the controversial use of corporal punishment

* Explores ways that psychology can add to our understanding of interpersonal violence

* Offers directions for future research that can help to prevent or reduce incidents of interpersonal violence

Table of Content

Preface and Acknowledgements ix

1 Interpersonal Violence 1

2 ‘Everyday’ Violence 33

3 Violence at Home 73

4 Criminal Violence 93

5 Sexual Violence 119

6 Where To Next? 147

References 153

Index 203

About the author

Clive Hollin is Emeritus Professor of Criminological Psychology in the School of Psychology at The University of Leicester, UK. He is the author/editor of 21 books on topics relating to violence and criminal behavior. Hollin has also worked as a psychologist in prisons, the Youth Treatment Service, special hospitals, and regional secure units, and is a recipient of The Senior Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field of Legal, Criminological and Forensic Psychology from The British Psychological Society.