title: Group interventions for men who batter: a summary of program descriptions and research.
abstract: This article provides a summary of the latest research on men's group interventions for men who batter their intimate partners. The major components of current programs are described, along with studies on treatment effectiveness. Evidence for the effectiveness of treatment combined with a coordinated community response is also presented. Several related topics are covered, in particular methods for enhancing treatment motivation and culturally competent practice.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-1106, USA. saunddan@umich.edu
authors.forename: Daniel G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Saunders
mesh_terms: D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011614:Psychotherapy, Brief / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012107:Research Design; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012944:Social Support; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000628:therapy*; D014481:United States