Young People, Stalking Awareness and Domestic Abuse

This book discusses domestic abuse and stalking among young people in the UK and Ireland, focusing on intersectionality and lifestyle settings. It offers expert contributions from lived experience, frontline services, charities, researchers, and forensic psychologists and provides an overview of recognizing harmful behaviors and methods and motivations of stalking and coercive control. It is a valuable resource for undergraduate students and professionals in criminology, sociology, law, psychology, education, social justice, policing, and forensic psychology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 21 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the complex issue of domestic abuse and stalking among young people in the UK and Ireland, emphasizing intersectionality and lifestyle settings. In collaboration with the Alice Ruggles Trust, it draws upon a wealth of expert contributions from individuals with lived experience, frontline services such as Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service, charities EmilyTest and Hollie Gazzard Trust, researchers specializing in honor-based abuse and online harms, and forensic psychologists who work with stalking victims. The book begins with an overview of recognizing harmful behaviors, including those perpetrated online, and then explores the methods and motivations behind stalking and coercive control, considering the diverse lifestyle contexts such as education environments, workplaces, and the role of police and frontline support services in addressing these issues.

Designed as a vital resource for undergraduate students studying criminology, sociology, law, psychology, education, social justice, policing, and forensic psychology, this action-oriented book also includes Key Points and 'Discussion Questions in each chapter to facilitate student learning in the classroom and stimulate discussion among wider readers. By shedding light on the intersectionality of domestic abuse and stalking, this book offers valuable insights into the experiences of young individuals and provides practical strategies for prevention, intervention, and support. It serves as a crucial tool for professionals working in the field of stalking and domestic abuse support and prevention, contributing to the development of effective responses and interventions to address this pressing societal concern.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031323782
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023