Citation

Ristock JL. Women Ther. 2001; 23(3): 59-72.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J015v23n03_05

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper reports on research involving eight focus group discussions with seventy feminist counselors (aged 20-63 yrs) who respond in their work to abuse in lesbian relationships. Focus group discussions allowed for information to be gathered on their observations about same-sex partner abuse and at the same time provided occasion for critical reflexivity. The focus groups illustrate how thoroughly people rely on heteronormative discourses and feminist categories and constructs to think about violence, and how these can impede efforts to understand and respond effectively to same-sex partner abuse. Overall, the paper encourages more opportunities for group discussion among counselors so that they can share important insights into same-sex partner abuse and encourage a critical analysis of therapeutic practices and the normative assumptions behind them. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Women and Therapy, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by The Haworth Press)

Partner Violence
Violence Against Women
Couple Counseling
Homosexual Abuse Treatment
Homosexual Abuse Victim
Homosexual Abuse Offender
Homosexual Victim
Homosexual Offender
Homosexual Female
Domestic Violence Treatment
Domestic Violence Offender
Domestic Violence Victim
Offender Treatment
Victim Treatment
Female Offender
Female Victim
Female Violence
Adult Female
Adult Offender
Adult Victim
Adult Violence
Adult Treatment
Feminist Approach
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