Stop signs : recognizing, avoiding, and escaping abusive relationships /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Fairweather, Lynn, 1974-
Imprint:	Berkeley, Calif. : Seal Press : Distributed by Publishers Group West, c2012.
Description:	345 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Intimate partner violence -- United States. Abused women -- United States. Psychological abuse -- United States. Intimate partner violence. Abused women. Psychological abuse. Abused women. Intimate partner violence. Psychological abuse. United States.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8786395

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ISBN:	9781580053877 1580053874
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"Educational and empowering, Stop Signs exposes the discernable attributes, tactics, and deterrents of abusers, arming women with the tools they need to choose a safe and loving partner. In the first section, Fairweather familiarizes readers with the topic of intimate partner violence and explains how to develop the combination of self-esteem, preparation, and assertive awareness that can protect women from involvement with abusive individuals; in the second section, she explores the minds of abusers, explaining what visible signs of danger are present in their attitudes and actions; and in the last section, she provides women with effective strategies for safe extraction should they find themselves involved with an abuser."--from publisher's description

Table of Contents:

It will never happen to me : intimate partner abuse in America
Be informed : recognizing all types and patterns of abuse
Getting whole : you are your best defense against abuse
Forewarned is forearmed : how abusers test, prime, and ensnare their victims
Turning the tables : time to test your new partner
The devil you know : risk factors by characteristic
Clear and present danger : risk factors by behavior/method of abuse
But he can change, right? knowing when and how to make self-protective decisions
Ending a violent relationship : the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness
Building your cavalry : getting help from police, courts, and victim services
Strengthen your alliances : finding support within the community
Target hardening : how to fortify your defenses after escape
Is it over? what do i do now?.

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