Violence against women
Subtitle: current theory and practice in domestic abuse, sexual violence, and exploitation
By: edited by Nancy Lombard and Lesley McMillan
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781849051323
Subjects: Violence against; Girls; Crimes against; Abused women; Services for; Sex crimes; Prevention; Women
Description: Violence against women is a pervasive problem in society and responding appropriately to those who experience it and those who perpetrate it is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professions today. This volume seeks to address issues surrounding violence against women at all levels, from its root causes to the specific needs arising in victims of gendered abuse from a particular social or ethnic group.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.