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The future of batterer programs : reassessing evidence-based practice Edward W. Gondolf.

By: Gondolf, Edward W.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: The Northeastern series on gender, crime, and law.Publisher: Boston : Northeastern University Press, c2012Description: xvi, 317 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 1555537707 (pbk. : alk. paper); 9781555537715; 1555537715.Subject(s): ABUSIVE MEN | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | PERPETRATOR PROGRAMMES | VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | UNITED STATESDDC classification: 362.8292 GON
Contents:
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 programmes with recommendations for heightened engagement of men ongoing risk management and better coordination of courts and services. (from back cover)
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

A critical assessment of the research related to batterer programmes with recommendations for heightened engagement of men ongoing risk management and better coordination of courts and services. (from back cover)