Includes bibliographical references.

1. Introduction to Response Based Approaches to the Study of Interpersonal Violence / Margareta Hydén, David Gadd and Allan Wade -- Part I. Understanding Interpersonal Violence from Response Based Perspectives -- 2. Like Father, Like Son? Young Mens Responses to Domestic Violence between Parents / David Gadd, Mary-Louise Corr, Claire Foz and Ian Butler -- 3. Narratives as Responses to Interpersonal Violence: The Case of HIV / Corinne Squire -- 4. Rules and Representations: Social Networks Responses to Mens Violence against Women in South Africa / Taryn van Niekerk and Floretta Boonzaier -- 5. The Response Network / Margareta Hydén -- 6. Caught In Between: Grandparents Responding to Violence and Negotiating Family Roles and Responsibilities / Linn Sandberg -- Part II. Proffessional Responses -- 7. The Best Interests of the Child or the Best Interests of the Family? How the Child Protection Services in Sweden Respond to Domestic Violence / Ann-Charlotte Münger -- 8. Having the Violence Leave: Womens Experiences of the Safe at Home Programme / Angela Hartwig -- 9. Displaying Shame: Mens Violence towards Women in a Culture of Gender Equality / Lucas Gottzén -- 10. Were in the 21st Century After All: Analysis of Social Responses in Individual Support and Institutional Reform / Linda Coates and Allan Wade -- 11. The Role of Response-Based Practice in Activism / Cathy Richardson -- 12. Conclusion: The Difference a Response Based Approach Makes to the Study of Interpersonal Violence / David Gadd and Margareta Hydén