Women and Victimization Contributing Factors, Interventions, and Implications

Name: Women and Victimization Contributing Factors, Interventions, and Implications
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ISBN: 9781591473169

ISBN-10: 1591473160

ISBN-13: 9781591473169

Edition: 2006

Authors: Carol E. Jordon, Carl G. Leukefeld, Robert Walker

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A definitive book providing a critical literature review, integrating and analyzing the widespread research on violence and victimization, mental health, and substance use among adult women. Draws from divergent findings to reveal a picture of complexity and of intertwining risk and resilience factors and to answer questions such as Why do some women develop serious mental health problems after victimization, like PTSD or depression, whereas others survive seemingly unscathed? Is depression in women a risk factor for victimization and substance abuse, or an outcome? A provocative and indispensable resource for professionals in the fields of adult (female) victimization, substance abuse…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Publication date: 10/15/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 321
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English



Preface



Introduction and Overview



Victimization Manifestations and Vulnerability Factors



Lifestyle Factors



Social Factors



Internal Contextual Factors



Clinical Interventions



Justice System Options and Responses



Final Thoughts: Past, Present, and Future


References


Author Index


Subject Index


About the Authors