Violence Against Girls and Women: International Perspectives

Sexual assault, sex trafficking, and child abuse affect millions of women and girls globally each year. This two-volume set covers a broad scope of topics, from violence against girls before birth, in childhood, and throughout women's adult lives.

· Presents valuable perspective from contributors who are members of NGOs working at the UN, providing an informed focus on international issues

· Examines violence against girls and women comprehensively, from before birth to old age

· Provides a wide breadth of coverage on international domestic violence issues in a single set

· Offers recommendations for reducing or eliminating violence within each chapter

· Appropriate for students of psychology or sociology of women, gender studies, and international studies