Why Doesn't She Just Leave: Real Women Real Stories, helps friends, family and loved ones gain understanding into the dynamic of domestic violence. This book is an essential educational tool for anyone working in the healthcare field." - Dawn O'Keefe ENCARE Educator for Emergency Nurses’ Association This anthology shares stories and poems from victims and survivors of domestic violence prefaced with a short introduction to give readers an academic context for the universality of each woman’s experience. An important book for anyone who needs information about domestic violence. Social workers and teachers Police officers, attorneys and judges Journalists, broadcasters and writers Psychologists, nurses, and doctors Family and friends of survivors of domestic violence ...all will learn about the process of victimization and the impact of abuse. "A vivid and powerful first-hand account of women's survival, strength, and resilience. A tribute to survivors of intimate partner violence and those who have died at the hands of this devastating health epidemic. A must read for everyone." - Lyungai F. Mbilinyi, MPH, PhD Project Director, Men's Domestic Abuse Check-up University of Washington Co-Director, Innovative Programs Research Group, University of Washington With Chapter Introductions by: Barbara J. Hart Esq., noted author Director of Law and Policy Violence Against Women Initiatives Muskie School of Public Service Cutler Institute for Child and Family Policy University of Southern Maine Barbara Paradiso, MPA Director, Program and Center on Domestic Violence School of Public AffairsUniversity of Colorado Denver Edited and published by: Heather Stark and Emilee Watturs, both graduates of the Program on Domestic Violence at the University of Colorado at Denver. Release Date: Available Now! Order today! ISBN 978-0-9746967-6-8 A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to domestic violence organizations, including HEALeverywhere. © 2008 Heather Stark and Emilee Watturs | Contact