Title:
Rebuilding lives after domestic violence : understanding long-term outcomes / Hilary Abrahams ; foreword by Jenni Murray.
ISBN:
9781843109617
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.
Physical Description:
208 pages ; 23 cm
Contents:
A new journey-with old baggage -- The transformation of home -- Building support systems -- Community, friendship and beyond -- Managing a new life -- Health and well-being -- What about the children? -- The view from here -- Looking forward, looking back.
Summary:
Examines in-depth the long-term outcomes for women who have suffered domestic violence and abuse, based on interviews conducted over seven years. Through these interviews the author reveals the factors which help or hinder a successful transition from abusive relationship to independent living.
OCLC Number:
ocn471794428
Availability:
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