§16§§This book examines international perspectives on intimate partner violence (IPV). It highlights the current state of IPV prevention and intervention efforts across countries, including Colombia, Iran, Russia, China, India, Turkey, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Finland, and the United States. The book examines the countries of origin in context (e.g., population, area, religion, ethnic diversity) and includes current rates of IPV in each country. In addition, it addresses growth areas and challenges regarding IPV prevention and intervention, including legal issues as well as cultural and social contexts and their relation to IPV - and the clinical interventions used - within each country. The book discusses challenges and opportunities for growth and seeks to gain a more robust and systemic perspective on the global phenomenon of IPV. It examines how larger social, cultural, and global factors affect the lives of the individuals whom family therapists serve and advocate for as w §16§ell as provide guidance for culturally appropriate clinical and prevention practices.§§ §04§§Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Intimate Partner Violence in Colombia, South America.- Chapter 3. Intimate Partner Violence in Iran.- Chapter 4. Intimate Partner Violence in Russia.- Chapter 5. Intimate Partner Violence in China.- Chapter 6. Intimate Partner Violence in India.- Chapter 7. Intimate Partner Violence in Great Britain.- Chapter 8. Intimate Partner Violence in Finland.- Chapter 9. Intimate Partner Violence in Turkey.- Chapter 10. Intimate Partner Violence in Nigeria.- Chapter 11. Intimate Partner Violence in Australia and New Zealand.- Chapter 12. Intimate Partner Violence in the United States.- Chapter 13. Discussion and Links Between Countries.§
