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Change from within : diverse perspectives on domestic violence in Muslim communities edited by Maha B. Alkhateeb and Salma Elkadi Abugideiri

Contributor(s): Alkhateeb, Maha B | Abugideiri, Salma Elkadi.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Peaceful Families Project, 2007Description: 259 pages ; 23 cm.ISBN: 978-9791-389-0-4.Subject(s): ABUSED WOMEN | AFRICAN PEOPLES | ASIAN PEOPLES | ATTITUDES | CULTURAL ISSUES | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | RELIGION | VICTIMS | PREVENTIONDDC classification: 362.8292 CHA Summary: "To date domestic violence in Muslim communities has received little attention. This book is one of the first edited volumes to focus on domestic violence in Muslim families. Bringing the experiences of diverse domestic violence advocates to the table, voices in this text include religious leaders, service providers and researchers from multiple disciplines. Four survivors also share their paths to healing. This volume illuminates unique domestic violence issues that Muslims face, and emphasises Islam's intolerance to abuse." (From the back cover). Record #5028
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"To date domestic violence in Muslim communities has received little attention. This book is one of the first edited volumes to focus on domestic violence in Muslim families. Bringing the experiences of diverse domestic violence advocates to the table, voices in this text include religious leaders, service providers and researchers from multiple disciplines. Four survivors also share their paths to healing. This volume illuminates unique domestic violence issues that Muslims face, and emphasises Islam's intolerance to abuse." (From the back cover). Record #5028