Supportive, practical information for African American women who are or have been in physically or emotionally abusive relationships. The book covers identifying the forms of abuse, the effects of domestic violence on the family and the impact of racism and sexism, with suggestions for reaching out for help from emergency agencies, shelters, the legal system, counselors, the church, family and friends. This expanded edition adds a chapter on Black lesbians battered by their partners.
Details
| ISBN | 9781878067609 |
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| Copyright Date | 1995 |
| Publication Date | February 7, 1995 |
| Publisher | Da Capo Press |
| Format | Paperback |
| No. of Pages | 120 |
| Language | English |
| Notes | Expanded edition; first published by Seal Press in 1985. Includes a chapter on Black lesbians battered by their partners. |
| Genre | Black Interest; Health; How-to-Guide; Relationships |
| Subject | African American Women/ Abuse Of; Family Violence; Family Violence/ United States; Wife Abuse; Wife Abuse/ United States |