Violence Against Women: The Health Sector Responds

This book covers the issue of gender-based violence and includes results of the “Critical Path” study in Central America. It includes findings from almost a decade of field experiences by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and its partners in 10 Latin American countries.

The findings in this book are a collaborative effort on the part of: the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO). The book includes insights by health workers, schoolteachers, police and court officials, women's advocates, and other community leaders regarding the effectiveness of the project's approach. The book offers insights from women who describe living with violence and the community's response to their needs. The book's final chapter presents a global perspective on how the lessons learned in Central America and PAHO's integrated strategy may be applied in other communities around the world.

Contact paho@pmds.com for book ordering information or access the PAHO Publications website at the link below.