Rebuilding Lives after Domestic Violence

Understanding Long-Term Outcomes

Hilary Abrahams

Paperback: £19.99 / $34.95

2010, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-961-7, BIC 2: JFFE3 JKSN JKSN2

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Rebuilding Lives after Domestic Violence 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. The women interviewed provide an insight into the lengthy and difficult process of rebuilding their lives, and offer messages and advice to those working with women who have endured similar experiences. The author examines issues the women commonly face such as finding safe and independent accommodation, building practical and emotional support systems and relationships, and issues surrounding their children. She also discusses service provision and draws together the factors that contribute to a successful and independent life.

This unique book will be essential reading for all those involved in working with women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse as well as those responsible for service provision and policy development.

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Hilary Abrahams looks at long-term outcomes of survivors of domestic violence

27 May 2010

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...

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Author information

• Hilary Abrahams

Subject areas

• Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords

• adult protection,
• adults,
• bereavement,
• careers,
• child protection,
• children,
• counselling,
• divorce,
• domestic abuse,
• emotions,
• employment,
• families,
• health care,
• housing,
• joint working,
• mental health,
• offenders,
• relationships,
• resilience,
• risk assessment,
• safeguarding children,
• self esteem,
• sexual abuse,
• social care,
• social policy,
• social work,
• trauma,
• violence

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