Books that may be of help to families:

*Dangerous Relationships: How to Stop Domestic Violence before it Stops You, by Novelle Nelson

*Eleven Building Blocks of Domestic Violence Prevention, by Kenn I. Hicks, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

*Domestic Violence and Child Protection: Directions for Good Practice, edited by Cathy Humphreys and Nick Stanley

*One Kid at a Time, by Jake Dekker (Foster Care System and Adoption)

*Down Range to Iraq and Back, by Bridget C. Cantrell, Ph.D. and Chuck Dean (PTSD and effects on families also applicable to domestic violence and other trials)

*It’s My Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence, by Meg Kennedy Dugan and Roger R. Hock

*Healing The Scars Of Emotional Abuse, by Gregory L. Jantz

*Behind Closed Doors, Violence in the American Family, by Murray A. Staus, Richard J. Gelles, Suzanne K. Steinmertz

*Healing The Hurt in your Marriage, by Dr. Gary and Barbara Roseberg

*The Hidden Value Of A Man, The Incredible Impact Of A Man On His Family by Gary Smalley and John Trent, Ph.D.

*Healing Trauma, A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body, by Peter A. Levine, Ph. D.

*Rock Solid Relationships by Wendy L. Watson, Ph.D.

*The Soft Reply, Ideas for Christlike Communication, by Barlow L. Packer

*The Five Languages of Apology, How to Experience Healing in All Your Relationships, by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas