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Every year, at least 1.8 million women in the United States are beaten by their intimate partners. And that is only the number reported physically abused. It does not include those who remain silent, or those for whom the abuse is psychological. In this concise work, a team of writers examines the emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of women, the risk factors for becoming a target, medical and psychological consequences, legal issues and effective treatments for recovery. The book dispels myths about intimate violence, including the notion that one can identify a potential perpetrator. The most current research, theory and advocacy on this topic are presented so the reader will have the knowledge to help herself or others who are being abused.Every year, at least 1.8 million women in the United States are beaten by their intimate partners. And that is only the number reported physically abused. It does not include those who remain silent, or those for whom the abuse is psychological.In this concise work, a team of writers examines the emotional, physical and sexual abuse of women. They explain the risk factors for becoming a target of intimate abuse, including the effects of class and culture on this type of violence. They look at the potential legal issues, and explore effective treatments for recovery. Equally important, they dispel many myths about intimate violence, including the notion that one can identify a potential perpetrator. Most crucially, Intimate Violence against Women offers current research, theory and advocacy on this topic, arming the reader to with the knowledge to help herself or others who are being abused. The book presents specific safety recommendations for victims, as well as recommendations for teen-agers regarding dating violence. Legal and advocacy resources are included as well.
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‘‘Intimate’’ Violence against Women: When Spouses, Partners, or Lovers Attack Edited by Paula K. Lundberg-Love and Shelly L. Marmion PRAEGER ‘‘Intimate’’ Violence against Women ‘‘Intimate’’ Violence against Women When Spouses, Partners, or Lovers Attack Edited by Paula K. Lundberg-Love and Shelly L. Marmion Women’s Psychology Michele A. Paludi, Series Editor Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data ‘‘Intimate’’ violence against women : when spouses, partners, or lovers attack / edited by Paula K. Lundberg-Love and Shelly L. Marmion. p. cm. — (Women’s psychology, ISSN 1931-0021) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-275-98967-4 (alk. paper) 1. Women—Violence against—United States. 2. Abused women—United States. 3. Wife abuse—United States. 4. Psychological abuse—United States. 5. Dating violence—United States. 6. Sexual abuse victims—United States. I. Lundberg-Love, Paula K. II. Marmion, Shelly L., 1951HV6250.4.W65I574 2006 362.82’92—dc22 2006021002 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright ' 2006 by Paula K. Lundberg-Love and Shelly L. Marmion All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2006021002 ISBN: 0-275-98967-4 ISSN: 1931-0021 First published in 2006 Praeger Publishers, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. www.praeger.com Printed in the United States of America The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Contents Preface Paula K. Lundberg-Love and Shelly L. Marmion Acknowledgments 1. Violence against Women: The Extent of the Problem Brittney Nichols 2. Dismantling the Myths about Intimate Violence against Women Carol A. Grothues and She