The Women's Mental Health Research Agenda: Violence against Women.

Koss, Mary P.

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Women's Mental Health Research Agenda: Violence against Women.

Koss, Mary P.

American Psychologist, v45 n3 p374-80 Mar 1990

Discusses the following topics concerning violence against women: (1) its scope; (2) its impact on women; (3) the community services provided in response to the violence; (4) clinical treatment of victims; and (5) violence prevention. Presents a research agenda that addresses the gaps in existing literature. (JS)

Descriptors: Battered Women, Community Health Services, Family Violence, Females, Medical Services, Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Prevention, Psychological Services, Rape, Research Needs, Sexual Abuse, Victims of Crime, Violence

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Language: English

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Note: Special section with the title, "Psychology in the Public Forum."