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Finally a practical resource guide for victims of domestic violence and for all those who want to help. This easy-to-use handbook offers immediate help and hope for victims and for those who suspect that abuse is taking place.
The most practical, informative resource guide available for victims of domestic violence and for all who want to help, this book includes a detailed profile of the battering personality to help women recognize potential danger before it happens, shocking real-life cases, hundreds of updated hotline numbers and more.
| Foreword | ||
| Pt. 1 | The Battering Relationship | 1 |
| 1 | The Unreported Epidemic | 3 |
| 2 | How Did This Happen? The Anatomy and Progress of an Abusive Relationship | 15 |
| 3 | Life Doesn't Have to Be Like This: How to Spot a Batterer Before an Abusive Relationship Begins | 31 |
| Pt. 2 | Four Battered Women and Their Stories | 39 |
| 4 | Courtenay: The Luckiest Girl in the World | 41 |
| 5 | Lorraine: The High Price of Fighting Back | 53 |
| 6 | Casey: This Nightmare Can't Be Happening to Me | 59 |
| 7 | Julia: The Family's Point of View | 71 |
| Pt. 3 | How to Find Help | 85 |
| 8 | The Man's Not Worth Shooting: The Legal System and Legal Rights | 87 |
| 9 | What Happens When She Seeks Help | 101 |
| 10 | Who To Call for Help: You're Feeling Helpless, Black and Blue, Desperate, and Trapped - Or Know Someone Who Is | 113 |
Overview
Finally a practical resource guide for victims of domestic violence and for all those who want to help. This easy-to-use handbook offers immediate help and hope for victims and for those who suspect that abuse is taking place.
The most practical, informative resource guide available for victims of domestic violence and for all who want to help, this book includes a detailed profile of the battering personality to help women recognize potential danger before it ...