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Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence

Jesrine Clarke-Darrington, Parveen Ali, and Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh

Topics Covered

  • Gender and gender role expectations
  • Forms of domestic violence and abuse (DVA)
  • The prevalence of DVA around the world
  • Factors that influence violence
  • The impact on victims, families and children
  • Recognising signs and symptoms of DVA
  • Talking to victims
  • Safety planning
  • How the law can protect victims
  • Working in multi-agency partnerships
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Maternity and Women's Health Care - E-Book
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Provides a comprehensive overview of intimate partner violence from a health-based perspective, exploring the physical, mental, and sexual health consequences of abuse.
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The Developing Person Through Childhood
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Explores the relationship between domestic violence and child welfare, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities for intervention and prevention.
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Bodies of Truth
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Explores the gender-based violence and post-conflict reconstruction, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities for addressing abuse in post-conflict settings.
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Introduction to International Criminal Law
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Includes a chapter on international criminal law and domestic violence, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal framework and challenges in addressing abuse at the international level.
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Recantation and Domestic Violence
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Comprehensive treatise on the crime of domestic violence, offering a detailed analysis of the legal and social issues surrounding abuse.
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Recantation and Domestic Violence: The Untold Story
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Talking about Sexual Assault
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Explores the relationship between domestic violence and mental health, offering insights into the psychological impact of abuse and the challenges in providing effective treatment.
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Effective Safety and Health Training
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Is specifically designed for healthcare providers who work with individuals facing violence or abuse. It provides a step-by-step guide to developing safety plans and includes case studies and examples.
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Planning and Managing the Safety System
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Introduces a unique tool, the Safety Planning Cube, which is designed to help individuals assess their risk of violence and develop a safety plan. It includes instructions on how to use the cube and case studies.
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Parveen Ali
Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh
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