Battered women's protective strategies : stronger than you know /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Hamby, Sherry L.
Imprint:	New York : Oxford University Press, [2014]
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Series:	Interpersonal violence series Interpersonal violence.
Subject:	Abused women -- United States. Abused women -- Services for -- United States. Family violence -- United States. Abused women. Abused women -- Services for. Family violence. United States.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11754182

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ISBN:	9780199873661 0199873666 9780199873654 0199873658
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	This provocative book presents a strengths-based framework that challenges negative stereotypes about battered women. The volume also outlines ways to improve research, risk assessment, and safety planning.
Other form:	Print version: Hamby, Sherry L. Battered women's protective strategies 9780199873654

Table of Contents:

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.

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