Women will continue to suffer from domestic violence unless there is some sort of intervention to help them. When dealing with this population, it is essential to create a safe environment where the woman can speak freely about the abuse without any retaliation from the abuser. When someone walks into a therapy session, everyone deserves to be treated with respect and care. This in turn will create a sense of hope that a different kind of life may be possible. Additionally, knowing that a support system exists can help a woman begin the process of change. Despite this, the process of leaving an abusive partner is slow (Warshaw, n.d.) Warshaw (n.d.) stated that the first stage of intervention is to identify the existence of domestic abuse. Asking about the abuse will help the abused woman open up and learn that there are services available when she feels ready to use them. A very important skill to use when dealing with abused women is validation, because it will help the woman understand that she is not alone and that there is help. Women in this difficult situation usually blame themselves for the abuse and are told to make the best of it. Secondly, it is important to discuss information about domestic violence. The use of the Power and Control wheel is useful for describing the abusive partner's controlling behavior, with the message that the abusive behavior will likely continue to increase over time. Third, it is important to develop a safety plan that addresses decisions about abandonment and where to go, educates on safety issues such as returning to an abusive partner, plans to manage the situation, and refers to domestic violence programs in the community. .Sullivan and Bybee (1999) stated that there are few effective interventions: a new paradigm for ending family violence. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. Meichenbaum, D. (n.d.). Family violence: treatment of perpetrators and victims. Retrieved from http://www.melissainstitute.org/documents/treating_perpetrators.pdf Stover, C.S., Meadows, A.L., & Kaufman, J. (2009). Intimate partner violence interventions: Review and implications for evidence-based practice. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 40, 223-233. Sullivan, C. & Bybee, D. (1999). Reduce violence using community-based advocacy for women with violent partners. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 67(1),43-53.Warshaw, C. (n.d.). Identification, assessment and intervention with victims of domestic violence. Retrieved from http://www.numerons.in/files/documents/Intervention-with-Victims-of-Domestic-Violence.pdf