Family Interventions in Domestic Violence: A Handbook of Gender-Inclusive Theory and Treatment

Here are just some of the key principles covered:

* Interventions Should Be Based on a Thorough Unbiased Assessment

* Victim/Perpetrator Distinctions are Overstated, and Much Partner Abuse is Mutual

* Regardlss of Perpetrator Gender, Child Witnesses to Partner Abuse are Adversely Affected, and are at Risk for Perpetrating Partner Abuse as Adults This new gender-inclusive approach to assessment and intervention provides a significant departure from traditional paradigms of domestic violence, and offers a much-needed awareness to effectively prevent violence in our communities today and for future generations.