The ways and expressions of Gender Based Violence are multiple, it is one of most disturbing and growing public health issues of the 21st century across the world. It cuts across social class, ethnicity, religion, age and geography. This book is based on well researched data and proposes Functional Literacy as a powerful and permanent tool to help combat this menace, particularly in violations committed against women. Its approach is basic and the language is simple and appropriate enough to be used by different sectors of society for the benefit of victims, perpetrators, parents, clergy, teachers, counsels and more.
It gives the reader a broad perspective and also has immediate domestic expressions; offering early warning and possible alternative responses to prevent violence.