Supporting Women After Domestic Violence ― Loss, Trauma and Recovery

Applying psychologist Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs, Abrahams (Violence Against Women Research Group, U. of Bristol) presents a study of the support needs of women who have left an abusive relationship and stayed for a time at refuges (called shelters in the US). Appendices include notes on England's major provider of such services; the research methodology (interviews with residents, former residents, and refuge workers); and UK resources for both women and men. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Hilary Abrahams is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Violence Against Women Research Group at the University of Bristol. She has worked extensively on the support needs and service provision for families where domestic violence is an issue, including a major research project evaluating the housing and support schemes funded by the Safer Communities Supported Housing Fund.