Full Description
This book describes the findings from a study that aimed to contribute to current knowledge about intimate partner violence (IPV) desistance processes. More specifically, the study examined:
The role of female victims/survivors of IPV in male abuser desistance pathways
Factors associated with desistance and persistence patterns of IPV
The applicability of current desistance theories for explaining the cessation or reduction of IPV
Featuring a number of case studies, this book not only identifies key learnings for the design and delivery of IPV prevention initiatives, but points to areas where desistance frameworks may be enhanced or adapted to improve their relevance to IPV, as well as other offending behaviors.
One of the first of its kind in Australia and internationally, this volume targets domestic, family and sexual violence researchers, criminal careers/desistance researchers and domestic and family violence practitioners and policy-makers.
Contents
Preface.- Introduction.- Desistance theory and its relevance to intimate partner violence.- Desistance from IPV and the role of victims/survivors.- Study methods.- Understanding context: Abuse perpetrated against women and their children and it's impact.- Strategies used by women to keep themselves safe and initiate and support desistance processes.- The desistance of violence and abuse within relationships.- Agency and resistance - the motivations and thought processes of female victims/survivors.- Discussion and conclusions - What is the role of women in the desistance of male-perpetrated IPV?.- References.- Attachment A: Interview Schedule.- Attachment B: Participant Information Sheet.- Attachment C: Consent form for participants.- Attachment D: Online survey.- Index.
