NCJ Number
176701
Date Published
1995
Length
189 pages
Annotation
This book describes an intervention and healing strategy to break the cycle of violence against women and children.
Abstract
The book offers a theory and method of recovery grounded in the connections between feminism and nonviolence. The book is presented in 13 chapters, with selected sub-chapters: (1) Violence Against Women and Children (the sexuality of terrorism, surviving daily violence); (2) Feminism and Nonviolence (change not vengeance, trusting our instincts); (3) Principles and Practices of Nonviolence; (4) Truth and Testimony; (5) Safety and Sanctuary; (6) Despair and Empowerment; (7) Anger and Action (men stopping male violence, resistance); (8) Self and Other (nonviolence as a direction, codependence and interdependence); (9) Defense and Disarmament (redefining protection); (10) Nonviolence in Our Families; (11) Nonviolence in Our Communities; (12) Creative Justice; and (13) Grace (relationship as a sacrament, forgiveness). The book includes exercises for use by individuals or groups. Notes, references, bibliography