Provides a study of the women who have been caught up in the widespread violence plaguing Haiti. Drawing from the experiences of a diverse group of Haitian women, Faedi Duramy finds that both the victims and perpetrators of violence share a common sense of anger and desperation. Untangling the many factors that cause these women to commit violence, she identifies concrete measures that can lead them to feel vindicated and protected by their communities.
Provides a study of the women who have been caught up in the widespread violence plaguing Haiti. Drawing from the experiences of a diverse group of Haitian women, Faedi Duramy finds that both the victims and perpetrators of violence share a common sense of anger and desperation. Untangling the many factors that cause these women to commit violence, she identifies concrete measures that can lead them to feel vindicated and protected by their communities.
BENEDETTA FAEDI DURAMY is an associate professor of law at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. She has received numerous awards for her research on gender-based violence and has authored several book chapters and articles on human rights, gender issues and children’s rights.
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Acknowledgments List of Acronyms and Organizations Introduction 1. Gender-Bsed Violence and Women's Violence in Context 2. Gender-Based Violence in Haiti 3. Understanding Women's Violence in Haiti 4. Legal Frameworks 5. Victims' Help-Seeking and the Criminal-Justice Response 6. Strategies for Action 7. Women in the Aftermath of the Earthquake Notes References Index
Acknowledgments List of Acronyms and Organizations Introduction 1. Gender-Bsed Violence and Women's Violence in Context 2. Gender-Based Violence in Haiti 3. Understanding Women's Violence in Haiti 4. Legal Frameworks 5. Victims' Help-Seeking and the Criminal-Justice Response 6. Strategies for Action 7. Women in the Aftermath of the Earthquake Notes References Index
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