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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe work is clearly written and within the grasp of readers with some baccalaureate training. It will be particularly valuable for those studying criminal justice, psychology, social work, sociology, or women's studies * R. T. Sigler, CHOICE *
Violence against women fills our newsfeeds. Was it always this way and can anything be done? Anne DePrince answers these questions by providing a history of the movement to end violence against women as well as promising practices from her own research that can help communities respond in joined-up ways. * Louise Godbold, Executive Director of Echo, and Weinstein survivor *
DePrince reveals in this remarkable book that each act of violence against a woman reverberates throughout society. Drawing on her years of experience as a scientist and advocate, DePrince lays out a roadmap to end violence against women. This intelligent and compassionate book offers the tools to heal our world and it provides the gift of hope. * Jennifer Joy Freyd, Professor Emerit of Psychology, University of Oregon, and Founder & President, Center for Institutional Courage *
Dr. DePrince expertly weaves news headlines, personal anecdotes, and research into a powerful (and readable) call to action. She identifies steps each of us can take to build a future without violence against women. As a woman, a lawyer, an activist and a professor, I am grateful for this book, which I will share with students, colleagues and community. * Professor Meg Garvin, MA, JD, MsT, Director of the National Crime Victim Law Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School *
Dr. DePrince has paid tribute to the field of work of ending violence against women while providing, how we can adjust perspectives and systems moving forward. Every 90 Seconds: Our Common Cause Ending Violence Against Women challenges us to consider new ways of working to ensure that all survivors are supported through collaborative and community action, and to end the public health crisis of violence against women. * Ruth M. Glenn, CEO & Survivor, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) *
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Our Common Cause Chapter 1: Of Hysteria and Health Chapter 2: When Gun Violence is Gendered Violence Chapter 3: Lessons in Intimate Violence Chapter 4: The Local Cost of Global Pain Chapter 5: The Price of Intimate Violence Chapter 6: A Question of Justice Chapter 7: From Hysteria to Justice: Transforming Awareness into Action
