Global Voices on Gender-Based Violence

• NCJ Number: 225491
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Nursing Volume: 4 Issue: 4 Dated: 2008 Pages: 182-184
• Author(s): Angela Frederick Amar Ph.D., APRN, B.C.; Jennifer Stockbridge M.S., FNP, BC; Renee Bess B.S.N.
• Date Published: 2008
• Length: 3 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The purpose of this paper is to present global voices on violence against women.

Abstract

The World Health Organization identifies gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women as a major public health and human rights concern across the globe. With the changing demographics of the United States, it is important to consider the multiple perspectives and cultural values and norms related to GBV. While presenting global perspectives on GBV, this paper presents comments received from young women while conducting an institutional review board-approved study of focus groups with young women on help-seeking related to violence. Applying cultural theory, the paper discusses the findings and provides interventions for forensic nursing practice. The quotes presented with this paper illustrate cultural influences on attitudes related to violence. References