The treatment of women victims of violence in Austria. A snapshot of a challenging mission
| Title | The treatment of women victims of violence in Austria. A snapshot of a challenging mission |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Hendel M, Luschnig U, Wieser M |
| Journal | Interdisciplinary Journal of Family Studies |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 197-206 |
| Date Published | 06/2012 |
| Publisher | Padova University Press |
| Place Published | Padova, IT |
| ISSN Number | 2282-2011 |
| Keywords | Caritas Austria, domestic violence, gender violence, women victims |
| Abstract | An important but challenging task of our times is to unveil hidden violence and to raise people’s awareness of it’s existence; especially domestic violence that is often unreported. This paper is meant to provide a brief insight into the situation of gender violence and the treatment of victims in Austria. After a basic presentation of the statistical extent of violence in the country and the relevance of the topic, the authors examine the various support providers for victims, focusing on the aid organization “Caritas”. A final, rudimentary presentation of current psychotherapeutic work with victims of violence in Carinthia shall round off the picture |
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