Violence against Women and Girls: Understanding Responses and Approaches in the Indian Health Sector

This book explores the pervasiveness of violence against women (VAW) in India and highlights the institutional gaps that hinder comprehensive healthcare and support to survivors. It provides insights into the efforts of feminists, community-based organizations, state institutions, and CSOs to develop healthcare responses and bring VAW into the public health discourse. It is a valuable resource for public health professionals, students, researchers, policymakers, and professionals working on developing health system responses to VAW.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the pervasive issue of violence against women (VAW) in India, tracing its evolution as a public health concern. It explores the fundamental relationship between health and violence, highlighting the institutional gaps that hinder comprehensive healthcare and support for survivors of VAW. The volume brings together in-depth case studies from various states and civil society organizations, showcasing their initiatives to provide adequate support and health services to women affected by VAW. These include engaging with hospitals to enhance awareness and sensitivity among healthcare providers and establishing community-run health clinics for marginalized women. The book documents the tireless efforts of feminists, community-based organizations, state institutions, and civil society organizations in developing comprehensive healthcare responses and bringing violence against women into the public health discourse. It sheds light on the lack of guidelines for responding to sexual violence in medical and nursing education and provides insights into the functioning of the police and justice system in India.

This book is a valuable resource for public health professionals, students, researchers, policymakers, and professionals working in think tanks or civil society organizations dedicated to developing healthcare responses to VAW. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of this issue and provides practical strategies for addressing it. By raising awareness and promoting comprehensive healthcare services, this book contributes to the efforts to create a safer and more equitable society for women in India.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367509491