Stop signs : recognizing, avoiding, and escaping abusive relationships / Lynn Fairweather.
| Author/creator | Fairweather, Lynn, 1974- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Berkeley, Calif. : Seal Press : Distributed by Publishers Group West, ©2012. |
| Description | 345 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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?. |
| Abstract | "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 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011047092 |
| ISBN | 9781580053877 |
| ISBN | 1580053874 |