Battered women's protective strategies : stronger than you know /
Hamby, Sherry L.
Battered women's protective strategies : stronger than you know / Sherry Hamby. - x, 224 pages ; 24 cm. - Interpersonal violence series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-213) and index.
Introduction : a re-framing of stereotypes of battered women -- A holistic approach to the complex problem of battering -- Protective strategies in the context of battered women's true risk -- Burden : the multitude of risks batterers can create -- Understanding the full context of violence : financial and institutional issues that constrain coping -- Social issues, practical concerns, and personal values that influence coping strategies -- Immediate situational strategies -- Protecting children, family, friends, co-workers and pets -- Reaching out for social support and navigating the challenges of information management -- Turning to spiritual and religious resources -- Using formal services -- Invisible strategies -- Bringing a more holistic approach to services and tools for intervention -- Conclusion: recognizing protective strategies can create progress.
9780199873654 (alk. paper)
2013012788
Abused women--United States.
Abused women--Services for--United States.
Family violence--United States.
HV6626.2 / .H358 2014
362.82/920973
Battered women's protective strategies : stronger than you know / Sherry Hamby. - x, 224 pages ; 24 cm. - Interpersonal violence series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-213) and index.
Introduction : a re-framing of stereotypes of battered women -- A holistic approach to the complex problem of battering -- Protective strategies in the context of battered women's true risk -- Burden : the multitude of risks batterers can create -- Understanding the full context of violence : financial and institutional issues that constrain coping -- Social issues, practical concerns, and personal values that influence coping strategies -- Immediate situational strategies -- Protecting children, family, friends, co-workers and pets -- Reaching out for social support and navigating the challenges of information management -- Turning to spiritual and religious resources -- Using formal services -- Invisible strategies -- Bringing a more holistic approach to services and tools for intervention -- Conclusion: recognizing protective strategies can create progress.
9780199873654 (alk. paper)
2013012788
Abused women--United States.
Abused women--Services for--United States.
Family violence--United States.
HV6626.2 / .H358 2014
362.82/920973