Future Interventions with Battered Women and Their Families

The innovative character of the battered women′s movement is evident in countries around the world. Providing an integrated and balanced view of the many facets of this international problem Future Interventions with Battered Women and Their Families critically examines the progress made and assesses the strategies for the future. This much-needed volume addresses the surge of efforts in the battered women′s movement while challenging the reader to reflect assimilate and take action. An outstanding group of experts from around the globe studies important features of the movement including --the way in which different societies define the problem --global organizing efforts to end violence against women --innovative strategies to organize informal social networks --new interventions to assist victims/survivors perpetrators and their children --practice research that informs intervention Future Interventions with Battered Women and Their Families provides diverse perspectives and directions for the movement that will influence a wide range of professionals serving battered women and their families including medical and mental health professionals battered women′s advocates legal and law enforcement professionals policymakers and students in social work psychology counseling psychology and women′s studies.