Perpetrators of intimate partner sexual violence: A multidisciplinary approach to prevention, recognition, and intervention

Abstract

This book provides a comprehensive overview of intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV), the most common form of sexual assault, with a focus on perpetrators to deepen understanding of this crime. It distills existing knowledge through contributions from professionals who have worked directly with IPSV perpetrators. Key topics include batterer intervention programs, police management strategies, the danger IPSV poses to children, and prevention strategies for young people. It also addresses misconceptions about rapists and the heightened risk of lethality posed by IPSV perpetrators. The book is designed for practitioners in fields such as social work, counseling, psychology, medicine, law, and criminal justice, as well as academics in related disciplines.