DOI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2008.08.003<Go
Electronic Resources:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277539508000939 ISI>://000260706800004 to
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Incorporation rather than recovery: Living with the legacy of domestic violence
Other Titles:	Women Stud Int Forum
Authors:	Lindsay, J Evans, I
Categories:	Recovery
Year:	2008
Citation:	No 5 Vol.: 31
Notes:	Concepts of recovery dominate academic and popular understandings of the post-relationship experiences of survivors of domestic violence. However, we argue that using a recovery framework may be problematic and ultimately counter-productive whereas the concept of incorporation is better for understanding the experiences of survivors of domestic violence. This argument is based on an in-depth study of 134 survivors of domestic violence at least 12months after leaving the abusive relationship in Melbourne, Australia. 134 women participated in a survey and 48 women took part in additional follow-up interviews. Recovery is unlikely because the effects of domestic violence usually continue to impact on the lives of survivors particularly where ongoing contact with perpetrators is necessary. We discuss the implications of using the concept of incorporation instead of recovery for academics, service providers and ultimately for survivors themselves. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Electronic Resource Number: DOI 10.1016/j.wsif.2008.08.003 Author's Address: Evans, I20 Clematis Ave, Ferntree Gully, Vic 3156, Australia20 Clematis Ave, Ferntree Gully, Vic 3156, AustraliaMonash Univ, Sch Polit & Social Inquiry, Ctr Womens Studies & Gender Res, Clayton, Vic 3800, Australia 369PQTimes Cited:1Cited References Count:37
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15227
ISSN:	0277-5395
Physical description:	Pages 355-362
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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