Hate Crimes by Gregory M. Herek; Kevin T. Berrill

Hate Crimes

Confronting Violence Against Lesbians and Gay Men

Gregory M. Herek; Kevin T. Berrill

This powerful book portrays the trauma of anti-gay violence and will stimulate thought, research and action on the problem. Developed from a special issue of the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, it presents an overview of the problem, discusses the context of anti-gay violence, focuses on both victims and perpetrators and concludes with coverage of a variety of community responses across the nation. Topics covered include the social psychology of bigotry, treatment and service interventions and mental health consequences. Each section opens with a survivor’s actual story – first person accounts – to give the reader insight into the reality of this serious social problem.

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Details

ISBN 9780803945425
Genre Anthology – Nonfiction; LGBT Studies/Social Sciences
Copyright Date 1992
Publication Date 11-Nov-91
Publisher Sage Publications, Inc
Editor Gregory M. Herek; Kevin T. Berrill
Format Trade Paperback
No. of Pages 328
Language English
Rating NotRated
Editor Gregory M. Herek; Kevin T. Berrill
Subject Gays; Gays/ Violence Against/ United States; Hate Crimes; Hate Crimes – United States; Hate Crimes/ United States
BookID 5178

Author: LFWBooks