Rise Like the Phoenix

An Exploration of GBV and Systemic Abuse Across Multidisciplinary Domains
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-22541-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This book is an essential read, presenting an undiluted, uncensored case study of domestic violence at its worst – torture, manipulation, and abuse (psychological, physical, emotional, financial). Written from the first-person’s perspective of the author – an Australian physician, psychiatrist, psychologist and academic – this biographical account will provide an authentic, ground-breaking clinical experience for all students, teachers, academics, and practitioners.

In this book, the author shares her harrowing experiences with gender-based violence (GBV), torture, and multiple forms of systemic injustice. Once a single mother with a thriving private practice in Australia, Dr Langley's life changed when she met Rob, a manipulative, sadistic, narcissistic abuser and member of a criminal network. Despite her efforts to leave him, she endured six and a half years of captivity, during which she was subjected to severe abuse, including rape, leading to the birth of her son, Cayden. After finally escaping, Dr. Langley faced a new nightmare: The Australian legal and justice system - despite being placed in witness protection, she experienced homelessness and multiple, continued institutionalised abuse while government authorities denied her support and, instead, persecuted her for protecting her son. Dr Langley was left with no choice but to flee Australia and live in exile with her son. Years later, finally settled and safe from Rob, though not from the real perpetrators – the Australian government and international agencies / legislations such as Interpol and the Hague Convention that have been weaponised against mothers like herself – Dr Langley established LIFT, an NGO that advocates for single parent-victims of gender-based violence (GBV) who have been wrongfully persecuted by their respective governments and have been forced to live in exile with their children (or who have had their children forcefully taken away from them). Till this day, Dr Langley continues to fight for justice and promote therapeutic assistance, awareness and education for the mental wellbeing of wrongfully persecuted GBV victims and their children.

The book also explores the deeper, multifaceted, complex nature of GBV: the failures, incompetence, negligence, corruption and weaponisation of national and international legal, policing and medical systems which continue to perpetrate GBV, institutionalised abuse and discrimination against victims long after they have left their abusive partners. This critical volume will impart raw insights to students, academics, professionals, policy makers and general readers from various fields (mental health, psychology, counselling, psychiatry, medicine, social work, community health, law, policing, politics and more) to allow them to better understand GBV and systemic abuse across multidisciplinary domains on an international scope. This book is a message that must be shared; a voice that must be heard; the truth that must be told.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Langley, Allie

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gewalt und Diskriminierung: Soziale Aspekte
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Kindesmissbrauch, Sexueller Missbrauch, Häusliche Gewalt
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Pflegedienste
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Sexualpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Pädagogik: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I - The Devil Prologue: Sometime in 2014 Introduction 1. Mother Dearest 2. Meeting the Devil 3. The Tortures 4. Medical System Failure 5. A Little Ray of Sunshine 6. A Criminal Mind 7. Survival and Escape Part II – The Abuser: The Australian System 8. Police Incompetence 9. Falling Through the Holes 10. Injustice Within the Justice System Part III – The Victim 11. Corruption 12: Betrayal  13. The Final Straw Part IV – The Survivor 14. A New Life  15. Moving Forward Part V – The Victor 16. A Brand New Beginning Part VI – The Doctor and Academic Professional 17.  Highlighting and Exploring the Key Issues Raised  Afterword Discussion  References

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Allie Langley (pseudonym) is an Australian physician (MBBS), psychiatrist and psychologist (PhD). She is also an academic and has lectured in numerous universities in Australia and internationally. Dr Langley was a formidable spokesperson and advocate for people with mental illness in the media and has been featured in numerous national programs as a specialist in her field. Dr Langley has written and published several books and research articles within the areas of sexual abuse (childhood), domestic violence, systemic injustice and mental health and wellbeing. She also led several international relief aid missions alongside the Australian government and provided specialist training to Australian defence force, border patrol customs officers and law enforcement personnel in various areas of forensic psychology and forensic profiling.