Why Shed Light on Children in Cases of Ex-Partner Stalking?

This book describes and analyzes ex-partner stalking as a form of intimate partner violence from the perspective of children, about which little information is currently available. The objective of the book is to advance our knowledge and understanding of children's experiences and perspectives when one parent is stalking the other. and to provide insights on how to best help the children. The edited collection is written by academics and experienced practitioners who work in the field. The authors represent four countries (Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and the U.S.) and approach the topic from a range of disciplines: criminology, psychology, public health, sociology, social work, and different therapeutic approaches. The book compromises nine chapters and is divided into three parts: 1) Ex-partner Stalking as a Multifaceted Phenomenon in Children's Lives, 2) Challenges in Identifying Children's Needs for Help, and 3) Encountering Ex-partner Stalking from the Child's Perspective. The chapters compile and synthesize theoretical literature and research findings and provide developed working methods and best practices for working with children exposed to ex-partner/parental stalking.