Violence against women

Summarizes what is known about the distribution and determinants of violence against women, and evaluates the evidence for effectiveness of any intervention aimed at preventing violence against women.

Examines the relationship between the experiences of violence and the development of eating disorders in women and girls.

Gives a glimpse of the national and international demands defended by the women who actively participated in the World March of Women.

Reports on a survey of 50 Northern Ontario agencies which deal with women’s issues or disability issues. The survey looked at the agencies' access to information on women with disabilities and violence.

Defines violence against women and examines the incidence of and the cost to Canadian society of, violence against women. Proposes issues for reform.

Provides analysis and responses to the systemic nature of poverty and violence against women in Canada.

Estimates selected economic costs of three forms of violence against women (sexual assault/rape, woman abuse in intimate partnerships, and incest/child sexual assaut) in four policy areas: health/medicine; criminal justice;social services/education; and, labour/employment.

Provides guidance to health care providers in order for them to properly respond to women with disabilities who have been physically, sexually and emotionally abused or neglected.

Introduces the issue of violence against women with disabilities and provides readers with the information they will need to join in the struggle for change.

Summarizes responses to the massacre of two families in Vernon, B.C., including the formation and action strategies of the Coalition of South Asian Women Against Violence.