Spiral of Entrapment: Abused Women in Conflict with the Law

by Lisa Vetten and Hallie Ludsin

Sponsored by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and endorsed by the Human Rights Foundation, this manual examines various aspects of domestic violence and its particular prevalence in South Africa. The psychology of abuse, including reasons women remain in abusive relationships, is discussed, as well as the efficacy of government-sponsored programs intended to ameliorate abusive situations. Legal advice such as pre-trial and post-conviction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1770090541
• ISBN13: 9781770090545
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Jacana Media
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.4"