International Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence: Challenges and Opportunities

This book examines international perspectives on intimate partner violence (IPV) across countries, including Colombia, Iran, Russia, China, India, Turkey, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Finland, and the United States. It highlights the current state of IPV prevention and intervention efforts and addresses growth areas and challenges. It also discusses how larger social, cultural, and global factors affect the lives of individuals and provides guidance for culturally appropriate clinical and prevention practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 131 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into international perspectives on intimate partner violence (IPV), shedding light on the current state of prevention and intervention efforts across a diverse range of countries. Spanning from Colombia to Russia, China to India, Turkey to Nigeria, the United Kingdom to Finland, and the United States, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of IPV in its various manifestations.

By examining the countries of origin in context, including factors such as population, area, religion, and ethnic diversity, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the contextual factors that contribute to IPV. Current rates of IPV are also presented, offering a snapshot of the prevalence of this global phenomenon.

Furthermore, the book addresses key growth areas and challenges related to IPV prevention and intervention. It explores legal issues, cultural and social contexts, and their relationship to IPV, as well as the clinical interventions employed within each country. The book discusses the challenges and opportunities for growth, aiming to gain a more robust and systemic perspective on the global phenomenon of IPV.

In addition to its examination of IPV from an international perspective, the book also explores how larger social, cultural, and global factors affect the lives of individuals whom family therapists serve and advocate for. It provides guidance for culturally appropriate clinical and prevention practices, ensuring that interventions are tailored to the unique needs and contexts of different communities.

Key areas of coverage in this comprehensive book include:

International perspectives on intimate partner violence: Providing a comprehensive overview of the global landscape of IPV, including its prevalence, patterns, and consequences.

Intervention and resources available for victims of intimate partner violence: Exploring the range of services, support systems, and interventions available to victims, including legal aid, counseling, and shelters.

Policies and laws relating to intimate partner violence: Examining the legal frameworks.

International Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence is an invaluable resource for clinicians, therapists, practitioners, researchers, professors, and graduate students in family studies, clinical psychology, public health, and all interrelated disciplines. It offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing IPV, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex factors that contribute to this global phenomenon and paving the way.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030748074
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021