Susan Brewster, To Be an Anchor in the Storm: A Guide for Families and Friends of Abused Women. New York: Ballantine Books, 1997. This guide is for people who want to help a friend or loved one in her struggle to escape domestic violence. The author, a survivor of battering, has counseled abused women for over ten years and uses lessons from her own life along with case histories. She discusses how to recognize the signs of abuse, become a better advocate for battered women, and deal with batterers.

Rus Ervin Funk, Stopping Rape: A Challenge for Men. Philadelphia: New Society, 1993. This book provides insights and exercises to help men end their violence against women and assist others. The author uses stories and "action steps" to help men understand how rape affects women and organize to stop sexual abuse.

Joyce Johnson, What Lisa...