No safe haven : male violence against women at home, at work, and in the community /

"No Safe Haven" provides a comprehensive ... look at the pervasive nature of violence against women. It reviews current psychological research on the prevalence, causes, and effects of forms of violence against adult women and describes existing and recommended interventions, legal changes...

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Corporate Author: American Psychological Association
Other Authors: Koss, Mary P.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, [1994]
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"No Safe Haven" provides a comprehensive ... look at the pervasive nature of violence against women. It reviews current psychological research on the prevalence, causes, and effects of forms of violence against adult women and describes existing and recommended interventions, legal changes, and policy initiatives to address the problem. /// [The book] focuses on 3 common types of abuse against adult women: physical assault by male partners, sexual harassment in work and educational settings, and rape and other forms of sexual violence. The final section of the book highlights the common themes that emerge from these 3 types of violence and presents recommendations for effective intervention, treatment, and public policy initiatives. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 344 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-315) and indexes.
ISBN:1557982376
9781557982377
1557982449
9781557982445