Violence Against Women and Children: v. 1 Mapping the Terrain

This two-part volume provides consensus recommendations for researchers, practitioners, advocates, policymakers, and all those who seek more effective responses to interpersonal violence. In this volume, top researchers describe prevalence rates among various populations, risk factors for perpetration and vulnerability, and protective factors for potential victims. They also describe the impact of violence on the victims in terms of psychological, reproductive, maternal and child health, and behavioral and economic consequences. In the process, they establish commonalities across academic disciplines and suggest methods for providing better research designs and assessment techniques.