I Am Not Your Victim : Anatomy of Domestic Violence

I Am Not Your Victim vividly details the evolution of domestic violence during the 16-year marriage of author Beth Sipe. Encouraged to publish her story by her therapist and co-author, Evelyn J. Hall, Beth relates the background and events leading up to and immediately following the tragic act of desperation that ended the life of her sadistic perpetrator. Beth′s subsequent mishandling by the police, the military, a mental health professional, and the welfare system illustrates how women like Beth face further revictimization and neglect by the very systems that should provide support and assistance. Insightful commentaries written by experts in the field follow Beth′s story and deepen readers’ understanding of the causes and process of spousal abuse, why battered women stay, and the dynamic consequences of domestic violence. This updated edition includes new commentaries and an epilogue that tracks what happened to Beth in the years following the book’s publication.Author: Hall, Dr. Evelyn J.,author,Sipe, Dr. Beth M.,author Contributors: Hall, Dr. Evelyn J.,author,Sipe, Dr. Beth M.,author Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: Second Published/Release Date: 3 Sep 2013 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: SAGE Publications Inc Author/Director/Artist: Beth M. Sipe Dimension (cm): 229x152x18 mm Package Dimension (cm): 15x226x152 mm Item Weight (g): 408 Package Weight (g): 408