Victims of Sexual Assault and Abuse - Resources and Responses for Individuals and Families [2 volumes] (Hardcover)

A team of educators, counselors, and scholars examine the widespread problem of sexual assault and abuse in the United States from a legal, criminal justice, psychological, clinical, and legislative perspective. The statistics on sexual abuse in the United States suggest that such crimes are perceived as socially acceptable, despite laws to the contrary. Thirty percent of women are battered at least once in their adult lives, while four million girls and women are trafficked annually. Seventy-five percent of employed battered women are harassed at their jobs by abusive husbands or lovers and half of them are murdered by these mates. At least twenty percent of women have been victimized by incest. Victims of Sexual Assault and Abuse serves as a reference guide for professionals working with victims and perpetrators. Topics addressed include assault within marriage, courtship violence, abducted and runaway youth, violence against pregnant women, cyberspace violence, and sexual harassment of students and employees. This multivolume set promotes legislation to break the cycles of violence and dispels myths about victims and perpetrators. Preventative programs, policies, and educational programs are emphasized.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Women's Psychology
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	October 2010
Editors:	Michele A. Paludi • Florence L. Denmark
Dimensions:	241 x 163 x 64mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	719
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-37970-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Law > General
LSN:	0-313-37970-X
Barcode:	9780313379703

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