About Us

 Lee Rosen is an associate professor of sociology at The College of Central Florida. He holds a B.S. in business administration from Bowling Green State University, an M.A. in college teaching and political science/sociology from the University of South Florida, and an M.L.A. in social and political thought from the University of South Florida. 

The Five: Narratives of Victims and Survivors offers deeply personal firsthand accounts from individuals who have survived violent relationships and rebuilt their lives. These narratives go beyond typical case studies, detailing each survivor's journey from childhood trauma to current strategies for coping. The stories help readers recognize generational patterns of abuse, while editor commentaries and social science research provide academic context. The book equips readers with strategies to navigate their own relationships and support others in dangerous situations. It also discusses the long-term impacts of abuse, safety tips for confronting partners, and methods for breaking the cycle. Intimate and insightful, The Five is an indispensable resource for courses on intimate partner violence, sociology, victimology, and social sciences, offering effective interventions to end abuse.