You Are Not to Blame. Why Domestic Violence Is Not About Love

What to do if you, your loved ones, friends, or colleagues have directly or indirectly encountered domestic violence? In your hands is a powerful tool for countering abuse, a vitally necessary practical guide.
The author of the book, journalist Diana Sadrieva, communicated with victims of domestic violence, human rights defenders, activists of the women's rights movement, and aid fund employees for a year and a half, studying a huge array of legal documents to help people understand what domestic violence is, what its dangers are, and how to find the strength within themselves to break free from destructive relationships, even when it seems impossible. The book is based on 50 interviews the author had with victims of domestic violence.
You will learn what paths are available to resolve the situation, how to properly prepare for problem-solving, and what steps to take. You will receive information about support funds, about interacting with official authorities, and about how to change the existing situation once and for all.