Publications

Not a New Problem

Violence in the lives of women with disabilities is not a new problem, but it is a problem about which little has been written. This gap in our knowledge needs to be addressed, as women with disabilities are valuable members of our society whose experiences need to be made known. Without such knowledge, political action for social justice and for the prevention of violence is impossible. Contributors to Not a New Problem examine the experiences of Canadian women with disabilities, the need for improved access to services and the ways this violence is exacerbated by and intersects with gender, sexuality, Indigeneity, race, ethnicity and class.

To order any of these RESOLVE publications contact:

• University of Manitoba Bookstore
• Cormorant Books Inc.
• Fernwood Publishing

The Healing Journey

The Healing Journey offers a startling analysis of intimate partner abuse and its negative effects on women’s earnings, education and vocational training as well as in the labour market itself. Victims of abuse often suffer from chronic physical and mental health issues, which impede their participation in the labour market. Based on findings from a seven-wave study coordinated by RESOLVE, a family violence research centre, the goal of this book is to advance a social scientific understanding of women’s employment status and barriers to participation, occupations, household income sources and vocational training outcomes over the course of a woman’s journey to heal from intimate partner abuse.

To order any of these RESOLVE publications contact:

• University of Manitoba Bookstore
• Cormorant Books Inc.
• Fernwood Publishing

What's Law Got To Do With It?

What's Law Got To Do With It? examines changes in the Canadian justice system from the introduction of protection order legislation, to family law, to changes in criminal court procedures. Do protection orders offer victims an alternative for safety without having to involve police or the courts? Do family law courts give due consideration to safety in custody matters where violence has occurred? From the Yukon to downtown Toronto, specialized domestic violence courts are exploring new strategies to aid victims and hold perpetrators accountable.

To order any of these RESOLVE publications contact:

• University of Manitoba Bookstore
• Cormorant Books Inc.
• Fernwood Publishing

Within our Reach

Within our Reach focuses on lifespan issues associated with violence and abuse and discusses programs, practices and policies to address these issues. Each chapter, co-authored by an academic and a community practitioner, addresses specific issues of violence across the lifespan, from early childhood until late adulthood. These discussions highlight the effects of violence associated with an age group, including the physical punishment of children, sibling violence and bullying and other abusive behaviours occurring in childhood and dating violence.

To order any of these RESOLVE publications contact:

• University of Manitoba Bookstore
• Cormorant Books Inc.
• Fernwood Publishing

Being Heard

Being Heard examines, from their own perspectives and experiences, the lives of young women sexually exploited through prostitution. Putting their voices in the centre of its analysis, the book tries to help us more fully understand the experiences of girls exploited through prostitution, the complex issues of sex trade work and the ways to best respond to the issues.

To order any of these RESOLVE publications contact:

• University of Manitoba Bookstore
• Cormorant Books Inc.
• Fernwood Publishing

Reclaiming Self

Abuse of women by intimate partners is a significant problem in Canadian society. The critical issues facing abused women include the resources, such as shelters, and support groups available to assist them in being safe. This book considers the many aspects of supporting and providing safety for women who experience abuse.The authors focus on the impact of government policies, such as the criminal justice response and child protection services, on a woman’s ability to safely leave an abusive relationship.

To order any of these RESOLVE publications contact:

• University of Manitoba Bookstore
• Cormorant Books Inc.
• Fernwood Publishing

Pieces of a Puzzle

This collection presents various “pieces” towards a comprehensive understanding of child sexual abuse and is intended for practitioners, researchers and students interested in contemporary perspectives on this issue. The volume offers a description of current Canadian research and intervention efforts on topics including treatment for child victims, understanding mothers of children who have been sexually abused, grooming patterns of offenders, a family systems approach to treatment and more.

To order any of these RESOLVE publications contact:

• University of Manitoba Bookstore
• Cormorant Books Inc.
• Fernwood Publishing

No Place for Violence

Family violence has become an issue of significant concern within the Aboriginal community. One of the unique aspects of family violence within this community is its link to the history of colonization. This volume presents a number of studies on the effects of colonization, the need for programming specific to and by Aboriginal people and the efforts made by the Aboriginal community to meet that need.

To order any of these RESOLVE publications contact:

• University of Manitoba Bookstore
• Cormorant Books Inc.
• Fernwood Publishing