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Title Partner stalking : how women respond, cope, and survive / TK Logan [and others].

Imprint New York : Springer Pub., ©2006.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.8292 P273P    Check Shelf
Description xxiv, 342 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-331) and index.
Contents What do we know and what do we need to know about partner stalking? -- Women's perceptions of partner stalking -- Partner stalking and previous victimization -- The health and mental health costs of partner stalking -- Partner stalking and co-occurring problems -- Partner stalking and coping responses -- Partner stalking and the justice system response -- Conclusion and implications : are there answers for stalking victims? -- Appendix. Study methods and ethical considerations.
Summary In this latest volume on stalking, sixty-two female survivors share their personal stories of partner stalking from victims' perspectives. This book will: * Increase awareness, education, and information to validate the experiences of stalking for women * Provide information about partner stalking for women, researchers, and practitioners * Inform public policy and service agency responses about partner stalking * Shed light on gaps in the current research about partner stalking and services to protect partner stalking victims. -- From publisher description.
Subject Stalking victims.
Abused women.
Wife abuse.
Women -- Crimes against.
Stalking.
Battered Women -- psychology.
Crime Victims -- psychology.
Domestic Violence -- prevention & control.
Spouse Abuse -- prevention & control.
Obsessive Behavior -- prevention & control.
Abused women. (OCoLC)fst00794870
Stalking. (OCoLC)fst01131392
Stalking victims. (OCoLC)fst01131399
Wife abuse. (OCoLC)fst01432118
Women -- Crimes against. (OCoLC)fst01176618
Added Author Logan, TK.
ISBN 0826137563
9780826137562
Standard No. 9780826137562
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