Supporting Women After Domestic Violence: Loss, Trauma and Recovery
Author(s): Hilary Abrahams (Author)
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date: March 27, 2007
Edition: Illustrated
Language: English
Print length: 156 pages
ISBN-10: 1843104318
ISBN-13: 9781843104315
Book Description
This is really interesting and compelling book. Abrahams’ writing style is readable and engaging and is interspersed with reference to research and powerfully, the words of women who have experienced domestic violence. Right from the beginning of this book, there are passages that challenge stereotypes and tackle stereotypical thinking regarding women who experience domestic violence . . . Very engaging, Really useful. Powerful and authoritative, I’d recommend this book to anyone working with women, whether in the community or the workplace. I have worked with a variety of groups (children, families, people with mental health problems, older people) and domestic violence has been a factor in working in all these areas of work. This text will certainly be useful to me and no doubt to many others addressing issues of domestic violence’ – Well-Being ‘Abrahams gives us a sense of how lives are shattered and rebuilt in this compelling book that is the culmination of a research project exploring the experiences of women and children in three refuges in the UK. It is a key resource for those working within women’s refuges, as well as for professionals whose work brings them into contact with victims of domestic violence. Those tasked with developing and implementing public policy would also find it enlightening’ – Therapy Today ‘Compelling reading for anyone working with women and children living with and leaving domestic violence’ – From the Foreword by Cathy Humphreys Women who leave an abusive relationship often experience feelings of fear, bewilderment, anger and confusion. The trauma caused by domestic violence leaves a legacy that stays with the survivor, and it is not uncommon for women to experience feelings of loss and grief similar to those following bereavement, but made more complex by the effect that abuse has had on their emotional health and well-being.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Abrahams’ book is an important and highly engaging contribution to the domestic violence literature both in the UK and internationally. It should be commended both for its close attention to the details of women’s everyday lives and its salient warnings about the structural barriers to the important recovery work in which refuges play a pivotal role. — Sociology
With quotes from women woven throughout the book, insights are offered into the fear, loss, conflict, and hope experienced by women living in refuges, as well as the roles that refuges and refuge support workers play in women’s journey through and beyond domestic violence. This is a useful book for anyone wishing to better understand the impact of domestic violence. — Australian Social Work
This book provides a start reminder of the courage and strength of women who survive in abusive relationships and those who leave. This book combines theoretical perspectives with actual feedback from women and workers in a way that is accessible, informative and constructive. Essential reading for anyone involved in this field, whether it be direct service provision, referrals, service commissioning and funding or any other variation. — The Domestic Abuse Quarterly
Book Description
Offers guidance for practitioners, service providers and policy makers on how to aid the recovery of female victims of domestic violence, drawing on theory, research, and personal testimonies
About the Author
Hilary Abrahams is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Violence Against Women Research Group at the University of Bristol. She has worked extensively on the support needs and service provision for families where domestic violence is an issue, including a major research project evaluating the housing and support schemes funded by the Safer Communities Supported Housing Fund.
Cathy Humphreys is a senior lecturer in Health and Social Work at the University of Warwick. She has worked as a practitioner, researcher and educator in domestic violence and child abuse. Catherine’s other research areas include substance misuse, mental health, outreach and advocacy services for both women and children, and child contact.
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