Until recently professionals in both investigation and treatment have considered the fields of sexual violence and domestic abuse as separate and distinct. Numerous studies have shown, however, that these fields may not be so neatly pigeonholed as once believed. Statistics indicate that there is an overlap in both the level and type of violence exp

Examines the kinds of abuse that take place in relationships, discusses the characteristics of potential abusers and victims, and tells how to recognize early danger signals.

This expanded edition of Johnson's comprehensive guide to recognizing early danger signs in relationships details the four kinds of abuse to watch out for, provides readers with strategies for intervention, and includes a victim's protection plan and methods on healing from abuse.