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He loves me, he loves me not : recovering from family violence / 'Emily' and the Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Collingwood, Vic. : Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre, 2003.Description: 156 p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 0646424327
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.829270994 21
Contents:
Pt. 1. Emily's story / Emily -- Pt. 2. Family violence / DVIRC ; Jenny Nunn and others.
Summary: This book is about how lives can be turned updside down when one person in a family uses violence against other family members. 'Emily' spent several years trying to remove herself and her children from the grasp of a man who abused them. During that time she sought assistance from a number of people and organisations, but found that telling them about the abuse made little difference. The book traces the different and complex pathways along which women and children pass as they escape from family violence. It is essential reading for students, professionals and for the general reader who wishes to learn more about its dynamics.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Jessie Street National Women's Library 362.829270994 EMI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available for reference in the library and ILL 67232

Bibliography: p. 153-156.

Pt. 1. Emily's story / Emily -- Pt. 2. Family violence / DVIRC ; Jenny Nunn and others.

This book is about how lives can be turned updside down when one person in a family uses violence against other family members. 'Emily' spent several years trying to remove herself and her children from the grasp of a man who abused them. During that time she sought assistance from a number of people and organisations, but found that telling them about the abuse made little difference. The book traces the different and complex pathways along which women and children pass as they escape from family violence. It is essential reading for students, professionals and for the general reader who wishes to learn more about its dynamics.

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