Research on sexual violence has been a growing area of academic study since the 1970s. However, the focus of these efforts has centred on younger women, leaving older women largely ignored in research. This book presents data from the first UK study to examine the extent, nature and impacts of sexual violence against people aged 60 and over.Drawing on both quantitative analysis of reported cases of sexual violence against people over 60 and qualitative interviews with practitioners...

Nils Christie’s (1986) seminal work on the ‘Ideal Victim’ is reproduced in full in this edited collection of vibrant and provocative essays that respond to and update the concept from a range of thematic positions.Each chapter celebrates and commemorates his work by analysing, evaluating and critiquing the current nature and impact of victim identity, experience, policy and practice. The collection expands the focus and remit of ‘victim studies’, addressing key themes around race, ...

Feminist research on gender, violence and abuse has been an area of academic study since the late 1970s, and has increased exponentially over this time on a global scale. Although situated in a predominantly qualitative tradition, research in the field has developed to include quantitative and mixed methodologies. This book offers a compendium of research methods on gender and violence, from the traditional to the innovative, and showcases best practice in feminist research and internation...

‘Rough sex’ has been at the forefront of criminal law in recent years following several high-profile murders of women killed during alleged consensual sex ‘gone wrong’, leading to widespread calls for reform to prevent the use of what has been termed the ‘rough sex defence.’ Situated in a global context in which violence against women is one of the leading preventable contributors to death and illness for women aged 18–44 worldwide, this timely collection examines the rough sex defence and...

In "His Last Bow," Arthur Conan Doyle revisits his legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes, in a compelling collection of eight stories that underscores themes of aging, loyalty, and the enduring battle against crime. Written in the early 20th century, during a time when the world was on the brink of sweeping change, Doyle employs a narrative style that seamlessly blends wit, suspense, and poignant reflections on the human condition. The stories, set against the backdrop of pre-war tensions, ...

As the average life expectancy continues to rise, the long-held assumption that age is a protective factor against criminal offending and victimisation is being challenged. Recognising that people who commit offences later in life are an overlooked group in criminology, Not Your Usual Suspect is the first collection to assemble research on different forms of violence and abuse perpetrated by individuals predominantly over 60.Examining intersections of gender, crime and age...

What role does physical and virtual space play in gender-based violence (GBV)? Experts from the Global North and South use wide-ranging case studies - from public harassment in India and Kenya to harassment on Twitter - to examine how spaces can facilitate or prevent GBV and showcase strategies for prevention and intervention.Students and academics from a range of disciplines will discover how existing research connects with practice and policy developments, the current gaps in res...

Die Wahrheit endet dort, wo der Abgrund beginnt. Aurélie ist zurück an der Pure Grace mit nur einem Ziel: den Tod ihrer Mutter aufzuklären. Cécile Cardot, gefeierte Primaballerina und Gründerin der angesehenen Ballettakademie in Paris, soll sich das Leben genommen haben - doch ihre Tochter sieht das anders. Zurück in einer Welt, deren scheinbarer Perfektion Aurélie einst abgeschworen hatte, versucht sie, die Scherben ihrer Familie wieder zusammenzufügen. Dort trifft sie auf ihren ehemals b...

This book brings together international research from scholars and activists on the forms of violence that older women experience into a unique, comprehensive two-volume set. This first volume consolidates the research on the forms, causes and extent of different forms of violence against older women. It considers the theoretical limitations of our understandings and charts the gaps in empirical and theoretical research in this area and how this has hindered effective policy and practice r...

This book brings together international research from scholars and activists on the forms of violence that older women experience into a unique, comprehensive two-volume set. This volume is concerned with understanding the consequences and impacts of violence against older women. The majority of policy and practice has been developed to reflect the dynamics and contexts of violence affecting young women, and most of the available support services had focused on the needs of those of child-...