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In the UK the number of people who came from a minority ethnic
group grew by 53 per cent between 1991 and 2001, from 3.0 million
in 1991 to 4.6 million in 2001. Whilst much has been written about
the impact of these demographic changes in relation to policy
issues, black and minority women and children remain
under-researched. Recent publications have tended to focus on South
Asian women, forced marriage and 'honour' related violence. Moving
in the Shadows brings together for the first time in a single
volume, an examination of violence against women and children
within the diverse communities of the UK. Its strength lies in its
gendered focus as well as its understanding of the need for an
integrated approach to all forms of violence against women, whilst
foregrounding the experiences of minority women, the communities
they are part of, and the organizations which have advocated for
their rights and given them voice. The chapters contained within
this volume explore a set of core themes: the forms and contexts of
violence minority women experience; the continuum of violence; the
role of culture and faith in the control of women and girls; the
types of intervention within multi-cultural and social cohesion
policies; the impacts of violence on British-born and migrant women
and girls; and the intersection of race, class, gender and
sexuality highlighting issues of similarity and difference. Taken
together, they provide a valuable resource for scholars, students,
activists, social workers and policy-makers working in the field.
This book offers insights and perspectives from a study of
"Cultural Encounters in Intervention Against Violence" (CEINAV) in
four EU-countries. Seeking a deeper understanding of the
underpinnings of intervention practices in Germany, Portugal,
Slovenia and the United Kingdom, the team explored variations in
institutional structures and traditions of law, policing, and
social welfare. Theories of structural inequality and ethics are
discussed and translated into practice. Using a shared qualitative
methodology, space was created to listen to professionals
discussing the challenges of intervention and as well to hear
voices of women who had escaped domestic violence or trafficking
for sexual exploitation and of young people who had been taken into
care due to abuse or neglect. Voices of professionals as well as of
women and young people who have experienced intervention illuminate
how and why practices may differ. The authors examine how existing
theories can illuminate complex inequalities or encompass the
experiences of minorities against the background of European
colonial history, and what streams of ethical theory apply to the
dilemmas and challenges of intervention practice. Analytical
descriptions of the legal-institutional frameworks for each of the
three forms of violence set the stage for comparison. Drawing on a
rich store of empirical data, five chapters discuss key issues
facing policy-makers and practitioners seeking effective strategies
of intervention that can diminish violence while strengthening the
agency of women and children. Unique among comparative studies,
CEINAV integrated creative art workshops into the research and
involved both professionals and survivors of violence in the
process. "Reflections" include a discussion of different
intervention cultures in Europe, alongside working with different
voices and making cultural encounters visible through art. Overall
the authors argue that overcoming violence cannot be achieved by
standardising procedure but require an ethical foundation, for
which they offer a proposal.
While forced marriage and 'honour-based' violence attract media
attention, little is known about the issues and experiences of
South Asian women and children who are affected by gendered
violence. This book explores the key theoretical and empirical
issues involved in gendered violence, ethnicity and South Asian
communities. The editors draw together leading researchers and
practitioners to provide a critical reflection of contemporary
debates and consider how these reflections can inform policy,
research and practice. The contributors consider the primacy of
religion and culture, and how South Asian women face multiple and
intersecting forms of violence. Future directions for facilitating
improved services for survivors of violence against women from
different racial and ethnic backgrounds are also proposed. Violence
Against Women in South Asian Communities will have widespread
relevance for professional academics, researchers, students, policy
makers, practitioners and anyone concerned with gendered violence
within South Asian communities.
Good Cop is a full length, fun, sexy ride of a novel. Lolly DuVal
has signed on to help Henderson's 'Golden Boy' learn to loosen up,
shake his good cop image, and embrace his inner bad-boy. Yum At the
same time, she's coaching the town's notorious 'Great Seducer' on
how to appreciate women outside the bedroom. Hmmm. And the two of
them are best friends. What could possibly go wrong?
`This book offers accessible and interesting reading. It is well written as one would expect from these authors.... There are a lot of pointers for the way forward in terms of both policy and practice. This is likely to become a seminal text' - Research Policy and Planning 'This is a useful and challenging read for all of us who seek to work effectively and ethically in this complex area of practice' - Professional Social Work `Just looking at the authors of this book tells the reader that they are about to embark on a pioneering piece of academic research... a comprehensive and authoritative piece of work' - Domestic Abuse Quarterly `A vital tool for all those working with children' - ChildRight How do children who live with domestic violence cope? How do they make sense of their experiences? Do they receive the right sort of help from formal and informal sources? Drawing on the newest research designed to hear the voices of children and young people, this important book examines children's experiences and perspectives on living with domestic violence. The authors explore: - the effect of domestic violence on children - what children say would help them most in coping with domestic violence - the advice children would offer other children who find themselves in similar circumstances, their mothers and the helping professions. This accessible book written for students, their teachers, researchers and all those working with children - across social work, health, child psychology and psychiatry, the law and education - will provide a vital insight into children's own perspectives on domestic violence.
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