Considering that this book is about the tactics and mindsets of abusers, the author delves into how some abusers are also rapists. The author even points out that, in an abusive relationship, it is nearly impossible for sex to be truly consensual. While this book focuses on intimate partner violence, there are also examples of how abusers target their and/or their victims' children, including through incest. There are no in-depth rape scenes, but there are numerous, detailed examples of physical, verbal, and psychological abuse.