Sage Publications Sage Safety Planning with Battered Women - SAGE Series Book 7

Safety Planning with Battered Women provides a specialized model of woman-defined advocacy. This resource is designed to bridge the gap between a victim's perspective and a victim advocate's perception. By focusing on how women assess risk in violent relationships, this book helps improve service delivery for those experiencing domestic violence. Authors Jill Davies, Eleanor Lyon, and Diane Monti-Catania help advocates better understand the complex decision-making processes of battered women. This includes understanding the reasons behind the decision to remain in a relationship. This text is an essential tool for professionals working in social sciences and domestic violence advocacy who want to better support women through more effective, victim-centered approaches.