Citation

Robinson T. Fam. Syst. Health 2008; 26(3): 345-347.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Families, Systems and Health)

DOI

10.1037/a0013187

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Reviews the book, STOP domestic violence: Innovated skills, techniques, options, and plans for better relationships--Group leader's manual by David B. Wexler (see record 2007-00540-000) The issue of domestic violence has been gaining attention globally despite the reluctance of some cultures to acknowledge it as a problem to be addressed. David B. Wexler's Domestic violence 2000 was a boon to this area of study as it offered practical materials for therapists and counselors to use in their work with the heterosexual men who commit acts of violence against their "significant other". His newest book is a well thought-out, efficiently organized and "layman-friendly" work recapitulating some of the themes of his aforementioned book, while incorporating material based on the plethora of new research and models in this field. This resource is strongly recommended for any therapist, counselor or social worker committed to helping abusive men break the cycle of abuse in their homes. With its easy-to-follow structure, Wexler's manual presents as a workbook and a guide by which discussion group leaders may direct and organize their sessions with men who commit acts of domestic violence. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)