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Kohlberg's theory of moral development is adopted to explain the change process of men who batter their wives and offer a rationale for implementing interventions. The theory presents six successive stages of development. The modality of an intervention, therefore, needs to be suited to the stage specific reasoning processes. Moreover, a sequence of integrated interventions is warranted to promote this change process in batterers, rather than only short-term deterrence or counseling programs.
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Gondolf, E.W. Changing men who batter: A developmental model for integrated interventions. J Fam Viol 2, 335–349 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00993299
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