Why does he do that? inside the minds of angry and controlling men

In this book, domestic violence expert Lundy Bancroft uses his perspective as a therapist for abusive and controlling men to help women, their children, and other family members who have been touched by abuse understand why abusers behave the way they do and what can be done about it. Bancroft teach...

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Main Author: Bancroft, Lundy
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Berkley Books, 2003.
Edition:Berkley trade pbk. ed.
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Summary:In this book, domestic violence expert Lundy Bancroft uses his perspective as a therapist for abusive and controlling men to help women, their children, and other family members who have been touched by abuse understand why abusers behave the way they do and what can be done about it. Bancroft teaches women how to survive and improve an abusive relationship and answers commonly asked questions, such as what warning signs of abuse to look for early in a relationship; what is and isn't abusive behavior; how to know if a woman and her children are in danger; and how to tell when a man is really changing.
Physical Description:xxiii, 408 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 391-400) and index.
ISBN:0425191656 (pbk.) :
9780425191651 (pbk.)
Author Notes:Lundy Bancroft has over twenty-five years of experience in the fields of abuse, trauma, and recovery. He has published five books, including the bestseller Why Does He Do That? , Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That? , When Dad Hurts Mom , The Batterer as Parent , and Should I Stay of Should I Go? .Lundy has worked with over 1000 abusive men in his counseling groups. He has also served extensively as a custody evaluator, child abuse investigator, and expert witness, and has presented to 350 audiences across the U.S. and abroad.