Spousal violence against women is a serious public-health issue. Although there is a
growing body of literature on this subject, there are still many unanswered questions …

METHODS: In 2001-2002, surveys, in-depth interviews and small group discussions were
conducted with married women from six Bangladeshi villages to examine the types …

Bangladesh is by no means a high emitter of carbon, but it is nevertheless one of the
countries most critically affected. There is a significant risk of damage to lives and livelihoods …

Violence against women perpetrated by husbands and male partners occurs worldwide, and
an increasing number of surveys indicate that it is widely condoned. This article presents …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health and gender problem, especially in
low-income countries. The study focused on verbal abuse, physical abuse and abuse by …

The Bangladesh government, nongovernmental organizations, donors, and advocacy
groups have attempted various interventions to promote gender equality and reduce …

Counselling Survivors of Domestic Abuse explains how counsellors can facilitate recovery
from domestic abuse within a secure, supportive therapeutic relationship. There has been …

This article seeks to deepen understanding of the reasons that abused women in a resource-
poor rural setting seek recourse so seldom and with so little success. Data from in-depth …

This highly accessible and informative book offers practical strategies for the protection of
children that all parents, teachers, and anyone involved in the life of a child will find …

Although domestic violence against women is pervasive worldwide, there is no universally
accepted definition or terminology. Unfortunately, domestic violence is a complicated and …