Author and former victim of domestic violence provides factual information about the realities of domestic violence, the help victims need and how to provide that help along with an appendix of available resources. The author also includes her personal testimony of her experience with domestic violence and how God healed and delivered her from the devastating after-effects of a fourteen-year-long abusive marriage to become a published author.

Table of Contents
Introduction 5

Chapter One: What is Domestic Violence? 7

Describes each type of domestic violence with real-life examples

Chapter Two: What are the Root Causes of Domestic Violence? 21

Explains the causes of domestic violence, direct and indirect, with examples

Chapter Three: What are the Warning Signs of Domestic Violence? 31

Explains the warning signs of domestic violence, including lethality factors

Chapter Four: Who is the Abuser? Who is the Victim? 37

Explains personality traits and behavior patterns of abusers and victims

Chapter Five: Who is Affected by Domestic Violence and How? 47

Discusses how domestic violence affects family members, friends, co-workers, employers, church, school communities, society, and the generational effects of abuse

Chapter Six: Why Don't They Just Leave? 55

Offers real answers to real questions about why it is so hard for victims to leave abusers

Chapter Seven: What Help Do Victims of Abuse Need? 63

Details types of assistance needed by victims from emergency needs to long-term needs

Chapter Eight: What Help is Currently Available? 69

Describes public funded shelter services and other secular assistance offered

Chapter Nine: How Can I Help? 75

Explains the many ways the church as an organization and the individual can help in the fight against domestic violence

Chapter Ten: What Can Christians Do Differently? 81

Shows examples of existing Christian shelters, the services they offer, and the results

Chapter Eleven: God Still Heals 89

My testimony of healing, deliverance, and restoration

Appendix I: Frequently Asked Questions 97

Common questions, misconceptions, and stereotypes connected

with domestic violence

Appendix II: Domestic Violence Resources 101

Lists toll-free hotlines, books, magazines, Web sites, organizations,

and Christian shelters

Appendix III: Suggested Safety Plan 105

Appendix IV: Graphics 111

Author Biography: Brief autobiography of author and contact information 115