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Lesbian Intimate Partner Violence: Prevalence And Dynamics, Carolyn M. West
Lesbian Intimate Partner Violence: Prevalence And Dynamics, Carolyn M. West
Carolyn M. West
Researchers have been investigating partner violence for more than 20 years, yet there is a discernible absence of research on interpersonal violence among lesbian couples. Three aspects of lesbian battering are reviewed here. First, the incidence rates and distinct forms that lesbian battering are discussed. Next, the dynamics and correlates of lesbian abuse are highlighted. The concluding section focuses on suggestions for intervention.