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Leaving a Second Closet: Outing partner violence in same-sex couples
Partner violence: A comprehensive review of 20 years of research (1998)
  • Carolyn M West, University of Washington
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the emerging literature on same-sex partner violence. First, a brief description of the challenges and types of discrimination faced by this population is presented. Second, the incidence rates and distinct forms that gay and lesbian battering might assume are discussed. Next, correlates of partner violence and research limitations are highlighted. Finally, treatment implications and recommendations for policy are suggested.
Keywords
  • lesbians,
  • gay men,
  • intimate partner violence
Publication Date
1998
Editor
J. L. Jasinski & L. M. Williams
Publisher
Sage Publications
Citation Information
Carolyn M West. "Leaving a Second Closet: Outing partner violence in same-sex couples" Thousand Oaks, CAPartner violence: A comprehensive review of 20 years of research (1998) p. 163 - 183
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/carolyn_west/12/