Stop Domestic Violence: An Action Plan for Saving Lives

Rating:
Summary: It works, and it does save lives.
Review: I am one of the authors, and wanted to update my comments from 1997. I am now a full time attorney - my email is [e-mail]

I have gotten many faxes, calls, letters, emails etc. from survivors and family members who tell me that the book really gave them the tools they needed to stay safe and recover.

It's not a book to buy and give to a victim - it is one to buy and READ, so that you can help a victim when she asks for help. Read it, then share it.

Merritt

Rating:
Summary: It works, and it does save lives.
Review: I am one of the authors, and wanted to update my comments from 1997. I am now a full time attorney - my email is [e-mail]

I have gotten many faxes, calls, letters, emails etc. from survivors and family members who tell me that the book really gave them the tools they needed to stay safe and recover.

It's not a book to buy and give to a victim - it is one to buy and READ, so that you can help a victim when she asks for help. Read it, then share it.

Merritt

Rating:
Summary: Excellent characterization of abused spouses.
Review: I saw myself in the pages. "Learned helplessness" is a phenomenon that is very difficult to understand if you are not a victim. Additionally, our court system (for lack of a better term) is well represented. This well written book validated my decisions as I hope it will for others. Thank you.