Broken Homes: A Study of Family Desertion and its Social Treatment

The study analyzes family desertion by exploring why men abandon their households, the recurrent and provisional nature of such absences, and the familial and economic influences that sustain or end separations. It reviews changing responses from punitive legislation to individualized social casework, and details investigative techniques for locating deserters and gathering background information. The text outlines step-by-step treatment and preventive measures for families, including home-based interventions, legal actions when necessary, and community resources. Emphasis is placed on understanding motives, flexible approaches, and the practical work of social agencies.