Intimate Violence against Women - When Spouses, Partners, or Lovers Attack (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)

Every year, at least 1.8 million women in the United States are beaten by their intimate partners. And that is only the number reported physically abused. It does not include those who remain silent, or those for whom the abuse is psychological. In this concise work, a team of writers examines the emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of women, the risk factors for becoming a target, medical and psychological consequences, legal issues and effective treatments for recovery. The book dispels myths about intimate violence, including the notion that one can identify a potential perpetrator. The most current research, theory and advocacy on this topic are presented so the reader will have the knowledge to help herself or others who are being abused. Every year, at least 1.8 million women in the United States are beaten by their intimate partners. And that is only the number reported physically abused. It does not include those who remain silent, or those for whom the abuse is psychological. In this concise work, a team of writers examines the emotional, physical and sexual abuse of women. They explain the risk factors for becoming a target of intimate abuse, including the effects of class and culture on this type of violence. They look at the potential legal issues, and explore effective treatments for recovery. Equally important, they dispel many myths about intimate violence, including the notion that one can identify a potential perpetrator. Most crucially, Intimate Violence against Women offers current research, theory and advocacy on this topic, arming the reader to with the knowledge to help herself or others who are being abused. The book presents specific safety recommendations for victims, as well as recommendations for teen-agers regarding dating violence. Legal and advocacy resources are included as well.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Women's Psychology
Release date:	September 2006
First published:	September 2006
Editors:	Paula K Lundberg-Love • Shelly Marmion
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	248
Edition:	Annotated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-98967-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General
LSN:	0-275-98967-4
Barcode:	9780275989675

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