Gun Violence, Disability and Recovery - Paperback

by Cate Buchanan (Editor), Cate Buchanan (Editor)

"Gun violence - intentional, self-directed or accidental - is a profoundly traumatic experience. From physical injuries to unseen psychological scars and permanent impairments, it irrevocably changes peoples lives. Gun violence does not just the individual shot or threatened. Secondary victimisation also includes relatives, friends, colleagues, caregivers, and, perhaps controversially, perpetrators themselves. Gun Violence, Disability and Recovery provides the first overview of the rights and needs of survivors of gun violence. The collection contains contributions from gun violence survivors, trauma surgeons, disability rights activists, rehabilitation specialists, violence prevention and reduction experts, development practitioners, and gender justice advocates. From countries with low resource levels to those already equipped with state-of-the-art rehabilitation centres, this innovative publication provides policymakers, practitioners, government officials, and donors with timely analysis on what could be done differently to meet the needs and rights of survivors of gun violence."--Back cover.