Citation

Larance LY, Goodmark L, Miller SL, Dasgupta SD. Violence Against Women 2019; 25(1): 56-80.

Affiliation

Manavi, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801218815776

PMID

30803425

Abstract

This article surveys an evolving understanding of women's use of force in their intimate heterosexual relationships. It explores the common characteristics of women who use force and, using an intersectional lens, considers the experiences of women in marginalized communities. It also examines how the legal response to intimate partner violence has affected this population. In addition, the development of and best practices in community-based gender-responsive programming for women's use of force in their intimate heterosexual relationships are overviewed. In conclusion, this work identifies challenges that still exist in effectively responding to women's use of force.

Language: en

Keywords

intersectionality; intimate partner violence; women’s use of force