Book chapter
All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Women's Experiences of Using Gambling Venues to Escape Intimate Partner Violence: Women's Experiences of Using Gambling Venues to Escape Intimate Partner Violence
Behavioural Addiction in Women: An International Female Perspective on Treatment and Research, pp.285-291
Routledge, 1st Edition
2023
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Abstract
One in four Australian women have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). Personal, systemic, and societal barriers prevent many women from leaving abusive relationships and some look to other outlets for safety and emotional support. Gambling venues can provide a safe, friendly environment that some victims of IPV find attractive. Playing electronic gaming machines also provides an emotional and physical escape but poses a significant risk of further harm and addiction and can result in more abuse. This chapter explores the context and complexities in which women victims of male partner violence use gambling venues as safe spaces.
Details
- Title
- All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Women's Experiences of Using Gambling Venues to Escape Intimate Partner Violence
- Creators
- Lydia MaineyNerilee HingCathy O'MullanHelen BreenElaine Nuske
- Contributors
- Fulvia Prever (Editor)Gretchen Blycker (Editor)Laura Brandt (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Behavioural Addiction in Women: An International Female Perspective on Treatment and Research, pp.285-291
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Identifiers
- 991013118309302368
- Academic Unit
- Social Work; Faculty of Business, Law and Arts; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter