Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: A PARTNERSHIP MODEL

Introduction
Implementation Report
Developing the Project Model
Inviting Project Sites
Securing Joint Funding
Starting the Project
Summary

Chapter 2: COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH

Introduction
Collaborative Action Methodology
Development of Research Design
Implementation and Outcome Evaluation
Measurements
Data Collection
Data Management and Analysis
Methodological Issues

Chapter 3: REFERRALS

Introduction
Reasons for Referrals
Referral Policies
Other Referring Sources
Effects of Referral Policies

Chapter 4: PREPARATIONS

Introduction
The Families
Length of Preparations
First Contacts
Role Clarification
Explanations
Community Panel
Social Networks and Confidants
Invitation List
Exclusions
Size of Invitation List
Children
Support Persons
Inviting Guests
Family Group
Acceptances
Concerns
Personal Statements
Preparing Other Participants
Making Arrangements
Reconvened Conferences
Evaluation of Preparations
Summary

Chapter 5: OPENINGS

Introduction
Arrivals, Introductions & Openings
Participants
The Information Giving Stage
Evaluation of Information Provision
Summary

Chapter 6: PRIVATE DELIBERATIONS

Introduction
Fears About Leaving the Family Alone
Leaving the Family With the Tools vs. Leaving Them on Their Own
The Private Time: From the Outside of the Conference Room
The Private Time: Inside the Conference Room
Decision Making During the Family's Private Time
Reconvened Conferences
Summary

Chapter 7: PLANS

Introduction
The Whole Process
Finalizing the Plans
Gaining Authorization for the Plans
Qualitative Examination of the Family's Plans
Quantitative Analysis of the Plans

Chapter 8: COSTS

Introduction
Sources of Financial Support
Pre-determining Cost Guidelines
A Basis For Comparison
Costs of Holding the Conferences
Funding the Plans
Summary

Chapter 9: CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Introduction
Was the Demonstration Project an Adequate Test of the Use of the Model in Situations of Family Violence?
Were There Differences In The Ways The Model Worked At The Various Sites Chosen For The Demonstration Project?
What Are The Main Short-range Results And The Hypothesized Longer-range Outcomes For The Families And In Particular For The Abused Persons?
Is This Model Adaptable Across Cultural, Governmental and Professional Boundaries?
What Are The Relative Costs Of Using This Model Vis à Vis Its Benefits?
What Are Our Main Concerns About The Use Of This Model In Situations Of Family Abuse?
Key Elements of the Model
Evaluation
Policy Implications
Results: What Has Been Learned?
Key Ingredients in Using the Model
Conclusions
Other Publications

Bibliography

Appendix A

Appendix B