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Author Gondolf, Edward W., 1948-

Title The future of batterer programs : reassessing evidence-based practice / Edward W. Gondolf
Published Boston : Northeastern University Press, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 317 pages)
Series The Northeastern series on gender, crime, and law
Northeastern series on gender, crime, and law.
Contents The uncertain state of batterer programs -- The debate about program effectiveness -- The cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic divide -- The many efforts to categorize batterers -- Risk management in the intervention system -- Implementation, implementation
Sorting out batterer programs -- The uncertain state of batterer programs -- The debate about program effectiveness -- The cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic divide -- The many efforts to categorize batterers -- Risk management in the intervention system -- Implementation, implementation
Summary A critical assessment of the research related to batterer programs with recommendations for heightened engagement of men, ongoing risk management, and better coordination of courts and services
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-305) and index
Notes English
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Subject Wife abuse -- United States -- Prevention
Abusive men -- Rehabilitation -- United States
Victims of family violence -- Services for -- United States
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- Domestic Partner Abuse.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- Elder Abuse.
Abusive men -- Rehabilitation
Victims of family violence -- Services for
Wife abuse -- Prevention
United States
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2011042525
ISBN 9781555537715
1555537715
1280491396
9781280491399
9786613586629
6613586625