What is the Duluth model? How effective are batterers' programs? These and many other questions are canvassed in this New York Times article When Men Hit Women by Jan Hoffman, February 16, 1992. [April 5, 2023: The linked article contains multiple pages. Editors.] Although this article was written twenty years ago, it's very worth reading.… Continue reading The Duluth Model and programs for abusers
Month: September 2012
Support groups for survivors
Face-to-face support groups can be very beneficial for survivors of domestic abuse. For those who are thinking of starting one or participating in one, here are some things you might like to reflect on. I (Barb) participated in several secular support groups over the years. I went to my first group because the women's refuge… Continue reading Support groups for survivors
