Violence in Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partnerships
Charles Harvey Miley ; Claire M. Renzetti
Editors Renzetti and Miley begin by providing readers with an overview of the problem of same-sex domestic violence and the responses of the domestic violence movement and other social service providers. Chapters then move to discussions of the current scarcity of services available to lesbian and gay victims and perpetrators of domestic violence and then evaluate specific treatment modalities for these client groups. Significantly, the special needs of lesbians and gays of color and those with HIV/AIDS are discussed. Chapters contain:
* an historical overview of the study of same-sex domestic violence
* a review and evaluation of theoretical explanations of same-sex domestic violence
* an analysis of major problems in service provisions to gay and lesbian victims of domestic violence
* suggestions for and evaluations of specific treatment modalities
* an analysis of how racism intersects with homophobia to exacerbate the consequences of domestic violence
* an analysis of the role of HIV/AIDS in same-sex domestic violence
Contributors to this volume were actively addressing the problem of same-sex domestic violence before it was officially “discovered.” Some were motivated by their experiences as victims and survivors of same-sex domestic violence, others by their concern about domestic violence in general. As a compilation of the writings of academics, clinicians, advocates, and activists, Violence in Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partnerships bridges disciplinary and occupational boundaries and promotes a dialogue across fields and specialties.
Violence in Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partnerships is unique in that it is the only book available which comprehensively addresses the social service needs of gay and lesbian domestic violence victims and perpetrators. Specific suggestions are offered for improving service providers’ responses to gay and lesbian victims of domestic violence. Social workers, counselors, practitioners and clinicians will find it especially useful, given that it addresses the effectiveness of particular treatment modalities for lesbian and gay victims and perpetrators.
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| ISBN | 9781560247531 |
| Genre | Relationships |
| Copyright Date | 1996 |
| Publication Date | 29-May-96 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Editor | Claire M Renzetti; Charles Harvey Miley |
| Format | Hardcover |
| No. of Pages | 100 |
| Language | English |
| Rating | NotRated |
| Editor | Claire M Renzetti; Charles Harvey Miley |
| Paper Type | Electronic Format Available |
| BookID | 14077 |
