Battered women's protective strategies : stronger than you know / Sherry Hamby.
Material type: TextSeries: Interpersonal violence seriesDescription: x, 224 pages ; 24 cmISBN:- 9780199873654 (alk. paper)
- 362.82/920973 23
- HV6626.2 .H358 2014
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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.