Supporting Women After Domestic Violence by Abrahams, Hilary -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Of Related Interest Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgements Contents List of Figures and Tables Foreword Introduction 1: Why Doesn’t She Just Leave?

The effects of domestic violence A framework for understanding Post traumatic stress disorder Loss and grief Loss, trauma and recovery Summary Notes

2: Starting the Journey

Taking the decision Filling the information gap Making the break Arriving at the refuge Assessing support needs First steps Safety Reactions Summary Notes

3: Exploring the Route

Loss Anger Oscillating emotions Safety, trust and empowerment Changing needs Advocacy Mutual support Summary Notes

4: Someone to Talk to, Someone to Listen

Mutual support Worker support Someone to listen Counselling Therapeutic group work Life skills and activities Being a family Summary Notes

5: Living Together

Daily life Conflict Participation Other experiences of refuge life How it could be Summary Notes

6: Moving Out, Moving On

Problems of rehousing Fears and hopes Support after rehousing Keeping in touch Beginning a new life Realignment Summary Notes

7: The Best Things Were…

Safety Respect A non-judgemental attitude, being believed Mutual help and support from other residents Time to talk and be heard Attitude and approach of the workers Rebuilding the capacity to cope Summary Notes

8: Putting the Pieces (Back) Together

Loss, transition and recovery The extra burden How these concepts affect support giving A way of understanding One size will never fit all Wider implications Conclusions Summary Notes

Postscript Appendix 1: Women’s Aid Federation of England Appendix 2: The Research Project Appendix 3: Précis of Topic Guide for Interviews With Past and Present Service Users Appendix 4: Resource Materials References Subject Index Author Index Back Cover

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