Table of Contents

Foreword by Ann W. Burgess, D.N.Sc., FAAN; Preface; Contributors; Section I: Overview, Stages of Change, Crisis; Intervention and Time-Limited Treatment; 1. The Duration, Severity and Lethal Consequences of Domestic Violence: Cases, Myths, Facts, Prevalence, Costs, Continuum, and Crisis Intervention; --Albert R. Roberts, Ph.D.. D.A.B.F.E.; 2. Cognitive Problem-Solving Therapy and Stages of Change that Facilitate and Sustain Battered Women's Leaving.

About the Author

Albert R. Roberts, PhD, BCETS, DACFE, is Professor of Criminal Justice and Social Work, School of Arts and Sciences, Livingston College Campus at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in Piscataway. Dr. Roberts has over 21 years administrative experience as department chairperson, program director, project director, and director of social work field placements. He has over 250 publications to his credit including numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and 37 books.