— Detective David Williams

“An excellent guidebook for anyone wanting to avoid the nightmare of domestic violence or to finally make a safe escape. Ms. Fairweather shares the lessons she learned in the trenches of shelters, police agencies, and courts. This translates into simple, step-by-step approaches to help potential and current victims recognize the danger signs, find the resolve to stop the destructive process, and take effective action to live full, free lives. Three cheers for a job well done.”