@article{ref1,
title="The weak evidence for batterer program alternatives",
journal="Aggression and violent behavior",
year="2011",
author="Gondolf, Edward W.",
volume="16",
number="4",
pages="347-353",
abstract="In the midst of the debate over batterer program effectiveness, several alternative approaches have been promoted: psychodynamic treatment for attachment disorders, diversified programming for batterer types, motivational techniques addressing readiness to change, specialized counseling for African-American men, and couples counseling for mutual violence. A critical overview of the research on these alternative approaches exposes weak or insufficient supporting evidence. There is also strong generic evidence for the predominant cognitive-behavioral approach in batterer programs, and a focus on system implementation might account for improved outcomes. While the innovations are encouraging, an &quot;evidence-based practice&quot; for batterers has yet to be clearly established.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1359-1789",
doi="10.1016/j.avb.2011.04.011",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2011.04.011"
}