Sourcebook on Violence Against Women

by Claire M. Renzetti

• ISBN13: 9781412971669
• ISBN10: 1412971667
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-02
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

The Sourcebook on Violence Against Women, Second Edition is a comprehensive volume of the current state of research, theory, prevention, and intervention on violence against women. Editors Renzetti, Edleson, and Bergen bring together their expertise along with a well-known cast of contributors to create the most up-to-date, comprehensive resource. Key Features : Includes case examples and narratives from the victim's and perpetrator's perspectives which makes the content more engaging for students Updated to include new and emerging areas such as restorative justice, prevention, fatality and faith based programs New pedagogical features such as summaries, discussion questions, and a student website

Table of Contents

Foreword to the Second Edition

Foreword to the First Edition

Preface

Theoretical and Methodological Issues in Researching Violence Against Women

Theoretical and Definitional Issues in Violence Against Women

Personal Reflection: Evan Stark

Research Methods, Measures, and Ethics

Personal Reflection: Ronet Bachman

Assessing Violence Against Women in Practice Settings: Processes and Tools Practitioners Can Use

Personal Reflection: Mary Ann Dutton

Types of Violence Against Women

Sexual Harassment: Violence Against Women at Work and in Schools

Personal Reflection: Nan Stein

Defining the Scope of Sexual Violence Against Women

Personal Reflection: Carolyn West

Intimate Partner Violence Against Women

Personal Reflection: Barbara Hart

Pornography

Personal Reflection: Gail Dines

Cultural Issues in Violence Against Women

Personal Reflection: Anita Raj

Economic Issues and Intimate Partner Violence

Personal Reflection: Jill Davies

Prevention and Direct Intervention

State, National, and International Legal Initiatives to Address Violence Against Women: A Survey

Personal Reflection: Kiersten Stewart

Primary Prevention

Personal Reflection: Esta Soler

Sexual Assault Services

Personal Reflection: Pamela Teaster

An Overview of Community-Based Services for Battered Women

Personal Reflection: Valli Kalei Kanuha

Violence Against Women and the Criminal Justice Response

Personal Reflection: Kathleen Ferraro

Health Care for Survivors of Partner and Sexual Violence

Personal Reflection: Ann Coker

Faith-Based Programs and Interventions

Personal Reflection: Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune

School-Based Dating Violence Prevention: From Single Events to Evaluated, Integrated Programming

Personal Reflection: Jackson Katz

Intervening With Men for Violence Prevention

Personal Reflection: Edward Gondolf

Author Index

Subject Index

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