Main description:

Alternatives to Domestic Violence, 4th Edition is an interactive treatment workbook designed for use with a wide variety of accepted curricula for domestic violence intervention programs. This new edition adds and revises the exercises and stories in every chapter, covering important topics such as respect and accountability, maintaining positive relationships, good communication, parenting, substance abuse, digital abuse, and sexuality. Chapters on parenting, substance abuse, and religion have also been heavily revised based on current literature and group member feedback. The chapters provide a comprehensive collection of vital topics, including topics rarely addressed in other curricula, and exercises help the group members learn new strategies for leading a life of cooperation and shared power. Continuing the tradition of past editions, this edition not only focuses on the content of a good BIPP curriculum, but it also stresses the group process elements that form the backbone of any quality approach.

Contents:

1. What You Need to Know Before Starting Group: The Road to Change

2. Defining Abuse and Battering

3. Achieving Nonviolence

4. Exploring and Defeating Intimidation

5. Creating a Trusting Relationship

6. Giving and Receiving Respect

7. Accountability: Taking Responsibility for Yourself

8. Maintaining Positive Sexual Relationships

9. Negotiating a Partnership

10. Cooperating Through Good Communication

11. Parenting: How to Relate to Your Children

12. Religion and Domestic Violence

13. The Role of Drugs and Alcohol in Domestic Violence

14. Considerations for Finishing Group

References

Index