Type:	Journal Article
Title:	The weak evidence for batterer program alternatives
Other Titles:	Aggression and violent behavior
Authors:	Gondolf, Edward W
Keywords:	Perpetrator programs;Perpetrators;Counselling
Year:	2011
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Citation:	16 (4), July-August 2011
Notes:	This article is part of a series of related articles in a special edition of the Aggression and Violent Behavior journal, ‘Current Controversies on the Role of Gender in Partner Violence’. This article critically examines the research for program alternatives to cognitive-behavioural approaches to perpetrator interventions. Specifically, the following alternative treatments are discussed: psychodynamic treatment for attachment disorder, matching treatment type to batter type, motivational techniques addressing the stages of change, culturally-orientated approaches (focussed on Latino and African-American) and couples counselling. The author concludes that evidence for these approaches is weak and there is strong generic evidence for the current cognitive-behavioural approach.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12723
ISSN:	1359-1789
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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