Hate Crimes Confronting Violence Against Lesbians and Gay Men [Paperback]

Developed from a special issue of the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, it presents an overview of the problem, discusses the context of anti-gay violence, focuses on both victims and perpetrators and concludes with coverage of a variety of community responses across the nation. Topics covered include the social psychology of bigotry, treatment and service interventions and mental health consequences. Each section opens with a survivor's actual story - first person accounts - to give the reader insight into the reality of this serious social problem.This powerful book portrays the trauma of anti-gay violence and will stimulate thought, research and action on the problem.

Developed from a special issue of the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, it presents an overview of the problem, discusses the context of anti-gay violence, focuses on both victims and perpetrators and concludes with coverage of a variety of community responses across the nation. Topics covered include the social psychology of bigotry, treatment and service interventions and mental health consequences. Each section opens with a survivor's actual story - first person accounts - to give the reader insight into the reality of this serious social problem.Foreword - The Honorable John Conyers Jr
Introduction
Survivor's Story - Claudia Brenner
Eight Bullets
PART ONE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROBLEM
Anti-Gay Violence and Victimizaton in the United States - Kevin T Berrill
An Overview
Trends in Violence and Discrimination Against Gay Men in New York City - Laura Dean, Shanyu Wu and John L Martin
1984 to 1990
Violence in the Streets - Beatrice von Schulthess
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