Fulfils the need for a narrative on the social and psychological experiences of African and Caribbean heritage women

Explores Black women's experiences of violence and abuse through the frame of silence

Provides healthcare professionals with a resource for supporting Black British female victims of abuse and racialisation

Autorentext
Ava Kanyeredzi is a lecturer in Clinical and Community and Forensic Psychology at the University of East London, UK.

Zusammenfassung
Being silenced or staying silent about experiences of violence and abuse are key influences in how and when women access help and support and Kanyeredzi illuminates missed opportunities in how and when this help and support can and should be given.

Inhalt
Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Silenced through fear, threats and betrayal: a continuum of oppression.- Chapter 3 silenced, shamed, speaking out and the strong Black woman.- Chapter 4 Silenced and out of place: Feeling like a nugatory self.- Chapter 5 Feeling through the silences, seeking support and being 'saved'.- Chapter 6 Learning to hear the silences.- Conclusions.