How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved

This savvy, straightforward book pairs real women's stories with research and the expertise of a domestic violence counselor to help women of all ages identify Dangerous Men—before they become too involved.
Brown describes eight types of Dangerous Men, their specific traits and characteristics. In separate chapters, she explores victim’s stories that tell how they came in contact with this type of Dangerous Man and their outcome. Brown then shows readers how to develop a Defense Strategy—how to spot, avoid, or rid themselves of this type of Dangerous Man.
Brown explains women's innate "red flag" systems—how they work to signal impending danger, and why many women learn to ignore them. With red flags in hand, Brown then guides readers through their own personal experiences to develop a personalized "Do Not Date" list. With these tools, Brown shows women how they can spot and avoid patterns of engagement with Dangerous Men.

Sandra L. Brown, M.A., is a psychotherapist, lecturer and consultant in the field of psychopathology. She has provided counseling to women with chronic histories of abuse and to male perpetrators, and has worked in a wide range of treatment settings, from domestic violence shelters to psychiatric hospitals and outpatient clinics. A companion to this book, the How to Spot a Dangerous Man Workbook, is also available from Hunter House. Ms. Brown’s first book, Counseling Victims of Violence, will be reissued in its thoroughly revised and updated second edition in 2006.