Title
Violence Against Women
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Title
Handbook of International Social Work: Human Rights, Development, and the Global Profession
Publication Date
10-10-2011
Abstract
Violence against women has been declared a violation of human rights as well as a public health emergency by both the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its commonality and consequences. According to WHO, these consequences can include physical injuries, problems with sexual and reproductive health, mental health disorders, physical health problems, an increase in risky behaviors such as substance abuse and sexual risk taking, and even death. This chapter provides an overview of dimensions of violence against women and concludes with a discussion of prevention efforts.
DOI
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195333619.003.0040
ISBN
9780199918195,9780195333619
Recommended Citation
Mapp, Susan, "Violence Against Women" (2011). Faculty Publications. 1265.
https://jayscholar.etown.edu/facpubharvest/1265
