The violence of men
Subtitle: new techniques for working with abusive families : a therapy of social action
By: Cloé Madanes, with James P. Keim and Dinah Smelser.
Contributors: Kiem, James P.; Smelser, Dinah.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 1995
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
Subjects: Violence -- Psychological aspects.; Abusive men -- Rehabilitation.; Social action.; Sex offenders.; Sexual abuse victims.; Victims of family violence.
Description: In this timely book, renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes presents a therapy of social action - a proven model of therapeutic intervention developed for professionals who work with violent men. At the very heart of this approach is the conviction that the offender is fully responsible for his actions. A therapy of social action requires the offender to acknowledge his violent actions, demonstrate authentic repentance, make amends to the victim, and find acceptable alternative behaviors.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index.