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Citation |
Gondolf EW. J. Fam. Violence 1987; 2(4): 335-349. |
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Affiliation |
Clinical Services Research, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh, 15213 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 1987, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group) |
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unavailable |
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Abstract |
Kohlberg's theory of moral development is adopted to explain the change process of men who batter their wives and offer a rationale for implementing interventions. The theory presents six successive stages of development. The modality of an intervention, therefore, needs to be suited to the stage specific reasoning processes. Moreover, a sequence of integrated interventions is warranted to promote this change process in batterers, rather than only short-term deterrence or counseling programs. |