Cycle of Abuse
Domestic abuse or violence doesn’t “just happen.” There is actually a pattern or cycle. This cycle can occur over the course of a day, a week, or even longer and can happen hundreds of times in a relationship. Even though this is a common pattern, by no means do all abusive relationships fall in this cycle.
Why Don’t They Just Leave?
This month, I have written extensively about domestic violence in an attempt to answer many questions. But the most common question is “Why don’t the women leave the abusive relationship?” To the outsider, they think “if my man ever hit me I’d leave.” But a simplistic view isn’t helpful. The abuse is much more subtle.
Five Characteristics of Batterers
A “batterer” is someone who batters or assaults another person. In this context, we are speaking of abusers. These abusers are overwhelming male. In addition to that, we know quite a bit more about them. Below are some common traits of abusers. A specific one may not be proof of a batterer but taken together they paint a pretty accurate picture of a batterer.