| Future Interventions with Battered Women and Their Families Contributor(s): Edleson, Jeffrey L. (Editor), Eisikovits, Zvi C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0803959451 ISBN-13: 9780803959453 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $90.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1995 Annotation: The innovative character of the battered women's movement is evident in countries around the world. Providing an integrated and balanced view of the many facets of this international problem, Future Interventions with Battered Women and Their Families critically examines the progress made and assesses the strategies for the future. This much-needed volume addresses the surge of efforts in the battered women's movement while challenging the reader to reflect, assimilate, and take action. An outstanding group of experts from around the globe studies important features of the movement, including --the way in which different societies define the problem --global organizing efforts to end violence against women --innovative strategies to organize informal social networks --new interventions to assist victims/survivors, perpetrators, and their children --practice research that informs intervention Future Interventions with Battered Women and Their Families provides diverse perspectives and directions for the movement that will influence a wide range of professionals serving battered women and their families, including medical and mental health professionals, battered women's advocates, legal and law enforcement professionals, policymakers, and students in social work, psychology, counseling psychology, and women's studies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Abuse - General - Self-help | Adult Children Of Substance Abusers - Psychology | Interpersonal Relations |
| Dewey: 362.829 |
| LCCN: 96-4515 |
| Series: Sage Violence Against Women |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 5.99" W x 9.02" (0.9 lbs) 254 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The 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 th |
Contributor Bio(s): Edleson, Jeffrey L.: - Jeffrey L. Edleson, PhD, is Dean and Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare. He is Professor Emeritus in the University of Minnesota School of Social Work and founding director of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse. He has published more than 130 articles and 12 books on domestic violence, group work, and program evaluation. Edleson recently served on the US National Advisory Council on Violence Against Women and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. |