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Item Information   Holdings     Summary     More Content       More by this author     Fairweather, Lynn, 1974-     Subjects     Intimate partner violence -- United States.     Abused women -- United States.     Psychological abuse -- United States.     Intimate partner violence.     Abused women.     Psychological abuse.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Fairweather, Lynn, 1974-       by title:      Stop signs : recogni...         MARC Display

Stop signs : recognizing, avoiding, and escaping abusive relationships / Lynn Fairweather. by Fairweather, Lynn, 1974- Berkeley, Calif. : Seal Press : Distributed by Publishers Group West, c2012. Subjects Intimate partner violence -- United States.   Abused women -- United States.   Psychological abuse -- United States.   Intimate partner violence.   Abused women.   Psychological abuse. ISBN:  9781580053877 1580053874 Description:  345 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. 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?. Requests:  0 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   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Hawaii State Library Social Science & Philosophy 362.8292 Fa Checked In Add Copy to MyList Hilo Public Library Adult Nonfiction 362.8292 Fairw Checked In Add Copy to MyList

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