Exploring male batterer's experiences in a batterer education program: implications to educational practice

Startling statistics indicate that one in three women will experience at least one physical assault by a partner during adulthood. Violence and abuse between partners have real and significant effects on individuals, families, communities, and society. Despite research on domestic abuse intervention...

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Main Author: Godbersen, Jill Schafer (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 1999
In:Year: 1999
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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