The Violence of Men - Therapy of Social Action:

Offers a method of curing the supposedly incurable: men who physically and sexually abuse their wives and children. The author provides a step-by-step programme for rehabilitation and reunification of the family based on personal responsibility, repentance, apology and reparation. A Step--by--Step Guide for Working with Violent Clients 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 offAnder is fully responsible for his actions. As evidence of this core belief, a therapy of social action requires the offAnder to acknowledge his violent actions, demonstrate authentic repentance, make amAnds to the victim, and find acceptable alternative behaviors.