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LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence: Lessons for Policy, Practice, and Research
Adam M. Messinger
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Description for LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence: Lessons for Policy, Practice, and Research
Hardback. Nationally representative studies confirm that LGBTQ individuals are at an elevated risk of experiencing intimate partner violence. This book systematically reviews the literature regarding LGBTQ intimate partner violence, draws key lessons for current practice and policy, and recommends research areas and enhanced methodologies. Num Pages: 328 pages, 16 figures, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JFSJ5; JFSK; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
Nationally representative studies confirm that LGBTQ individuals are at an elevated risk of experiencing intimate partner violence. While many similarities exist between LGBTQ and heterosexual-cisgender intimate partner violence, research has illuminated a variety of unique aspects of LGBTQ intimate partner violence regarding the predictors of perpetration, the specific forms of abuse experienced, barriers to help-seeking for victims, and policy and intervention needs. This is the first book that systematically reviews the literature regarding LGBTQ intimate partner violence, draws key lessons for current practice and policy, and recommends research areas and enhanced methodologies.
Nationally representative studies confirm that LGBTQ individuals are at an elevated risk of experiencing intimate partner violence. While many similarities exist between LGBTQ and heterosexual-cisgender intimate partner violence, research has illuminated a variety of unique aspects of LGBTQ intimate partner violence regarding the predictors of perpetration, the specific forms of abuse experienced, barriers to help-seeking for victims, and policy and intervention needs. This is the first book that systematically reviews the literature regarding LGBTQ intimate partner violence, draws key lessons for current practice and policy, and recommends research areas and enhanced methodologies.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520286054
SKU
V9780520286054
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About Adam M. Messinger
Adam M. Messinger is Assistant Professor of Justice Studies and Women's & Gender Studies at Northeastern Illinois University.
Reviews for LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence: Lessons for Policy, Practice, and Research
"Messinger provides a meticulous examination of the challenges for studying LGBTQ IPV and offers keen recommendations for policy makers, practitioners, and researchers. A must-read for those interested in social work, counseling, and intimate relationships, as well as anyone working with LGBTQ populations."
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