Family & friends' guide to domestic violence how to listen, talk, and take action when someone you care about is being abused
| Main Author: | Weiss, Elaine. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Volcano, CA :
Volcano Press,
c2003.
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Table of Contents:
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword / Esta Soler
- 1. Getting involved
- 2. Understanding domestic abuse
- 3. Understanding psychological abuse
- 4. Understanding abusers
- 5. Talking and listening
- 6. Taking action
- 7. Special circumstances : pregnancy, disability, teen dating
- 8. Remaining involved
- Cited references
- About the author
- Checklist 1. Warning signs of domestic abuse
- Checklist 2. Abusers use a wide range of tactics to achieve control
- Checklist 3. What would it take for an abuser to change?
- Checklist 4. How dangerous is this abuser?
- Checklist 5. Planning for safety if she stays with her abuser
- Checklist 6. Planning for safety if he is removed from the home or she has left
- Checklist 7. Planning for safety during a violent incident
- Checklist 8. Health and unhealthy relationships
- Checklist 9. How teens can help their peers
- Checklist 10. An abuser uses a variety of tactics to regain control if his victim leaves.