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Peer reviewedWhipple, Vicky – Counseling and Values, 1988
Examines biblical issues (spouse roles, separation and divorce, forgiveness, faith) that are of concern to battered women from fundamentalist Christian backgrounds. Offers counselors suggestions on how to address them. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Battered Women, Beliefs, Christianity, Counseling Techniques
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Springfield. – 1990
This handbook provides guidance for women in Illinois who are victims of domestic violence and spouse abuse. It consists of facts about domestic violence, a survival sheet telling what to do before, during, and after incidents of domestic violence, and advice on seeking emergency assistance and shelter. It then provides advice and resources on…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Conflict Resolution, Court Litigation, Crime Prevention
Peer reviewedFaller, Kathleen Coulborn; DeVoe, Ellen – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1995
Examines a clinical sample of 215 cases of allegations of sexual abuse in families involved in divorce. Cases are categorized according to the circumstances surrounding abuse allegations, clinical substantiation, and legal outcomes. Court substantiation rate is about half the clinic substantiation rate. Nearly one-fifth of parents raising concerns…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Child Custody, Children, Counseling
