Review
Domestic violence is at epidemic levels in our society, afflicting between 4 and 8 million couples per year. The second edition of Harway and Hansen's Spouse Abuse: Assessing & Treating Battered Women, Batterers, & Their Children is an invaluable resource on this most serious problem. It is a highly readable volume which brings together the most up-to-date research and clinical expertise on the assessment and treatment of domestic violence. Highly recommended for professionals and students alike! - Ronald F. Levant, EdD, ABPP, 113th President of the American Psychological Association; Co-Editor, A New Psychology of Men; Dean and Professor, Nova Southeastern University
With increased public awareness of spousal abuse and its consequences, this book provides critical information for mental health professionals which will enhance their work with victims, batterers, and families. - Dorothy W. Cantor, PsyD, 105th President of the American Psychological Association,Co-Author of Finding Your Voice - A Woman's Guide to Using Self Talk for Fulfilling Relationships, Work, and Life
About the Author
Michele Harway, PhD, ABPP, is on the Core Faculty at Antioch University, Santa Barbara, on the Consulting Faculty at the Fielding Graduate Institute, and in clinical practice in Westlake Village, California. Dr. Harway is the author or editor of seven books in the areas of domestic violence, family psychology, and women's development. She is a fellow of several American Psychological Association divisions and is board certified (ABPP) in family psychology. Dr. Harway is a past president of the APA Division of Family Psychology and past treasurer of the Division on Men and Masculinity.
Marsali Hansen, PhD, ABPP, is the Director of the Pennsylvania CASSP Training and Technical Assistance Institute, a statewide program for improving the clinical skills of professionals who work with children with mental health needs. The Institute is part of Pennsylvania State University where she also teaches courses in the psychology department. Dr. Hansen is a licensed psychologist and is board certified (ABPP) in family psychology. She is author of numerous publications and presentations on family violence and children's mental health systems.
