Partner stalking : how women respond, cope, and survive

Logan, TK. (Added Author).

Summary: It is estimated that a quarter of all women will be stalked in their lifetime. Stalkers put their victims in danger of losing their jobs, their support system, even their lives; and subject them to dangerously high levels of fear and stress. This book examines the multiple aspects of partner stalking from the victim's perspective. Female survivors share their personal stories of partner stalking, and the authors provide an extensive look at the latest stalking research providing readers with the new most relevant implications for practice and future research. The book informs students, profess.

Record details

ISBN: 0826137563
ISBN: 9781280744662
ISBN: 1280744669
ISBN: 0826137563
ISBN: 9780826137562
ISBN: 0826137571
ISBN: 9780826137579
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxiv, 342 pages)
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Publisher: New York : Springer Pub., 2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	1. What do we know and what do we need to know about partner stalking? -- 2. Women's perceptions of partner stalking -- 3. Partner stalking and previous victimization -- 4. The health and mental health costs of partner stalking -- 5. Partner stalking and co--occurring problems -- 6. Partner stalking and coping responses -- 7. Partner stalking and the justice system response -- 8. Conclusion and implications : are there answers for stalking victims? -- Appendix. Study methods and ethical considerations.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.