Future Interventions with Battered Women and Their Families [Paperback]

The contributions reveal the innovative character of the battered women's movement that is evident throughout the world and is a tribute to the results of often difficult and life-threatening work. They address the diversity of efforts, challenge readers to reflect, assimilate and take action, and envision a future in terms of: the way in which societies define the problem; global organizing; informal social networks; new interventions to assist victims//survivors, perpetrators and their children; and practice research thThe first shelter for battered women was established in Britain almost 25 years ago. Since then, the plight of battered women has grown rapidly. This volume examines the progress made in the field to date.

The contributions reveal the innovative character of the battered women's movement that is evident throughout the world and is a tribute to the results of often difficult and life-threatening work. They address the diversity of efforts, challenge readers to reflect, assimilate and take action, and envision a future in terms of: the way in which societies define the problem; global organizing; informal social networks; new interventions to assist victims//survivors, perpetrators and their children; and practice research thVisions of Continued Change - Jeffrey L Edleson and Zvi C Eisikovits
PART ONE: CHANGING SOCIETIES
Violence against Women - Lori L Heise
Global Organizing for Change
Domestic Violence, Racism and the Battered Women's Movement in the United States - Valli Kanuha
PART TWO: CHANGING COMMUNITY RESPONSES
The Battered Women's Movement in the United States - Susan Schechter
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