Haim Omer is a professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Tel-Aviv University, Israel, and the developer of the NVR (non-violent resistance) approach for parents, teachers, and other caregivers.

'This timely second edition of Haim Omer's seminal book presents the accessible and superbly thoughtful method. It shows not only the underlying principles and core methodology of the approach, but also its new directions and applications. It is essential reading for any professional working with children, young people, and families.' Peter Jakob, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Family Therapist Director, PartnershipProjects UK Ltd

• 1. Principles and Goals; 2. Escalation Processes; 3. The Parents' Instruction Manual; 4. NVR in Action; 5. Violence toward Siblings; 6. Controlling and Seclusive Children; 7. Schools; 8. NVR in the Community; Afterword; References; Index.