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What Causes Domestic Violence?

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

Domestic violence may start when one partner feels the need to control and dominate the other. Abusers may feel this need to control their partner because of low self-esteem, extreme jealousy, difficulties in regulating anger ... Read more... »

Taking Action with Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

When spouses, intimate partners or dates use physical violence, threats, emotional abuse, harassment or stalking to control the behavior of their partners, they are committing domestic violence. The first step is for the victim to understand ... Read more... »

Who Are the Abusers of Domestic Violence?

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

Abusers don't wear signs that say, "I'm an abuser." They can be doctors, lawyers, judges, nurses, policemen, clergymen, mechanics, janitors or the unemployed. They could be white, black, Asian, Hispanic or Native American. They may ... Read more... »

Why Do Abused Victims Stay?

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

It can be difficult for many people to understand why a person would stay in an abusive relationship, but there are many reasons. Strong emotional and psychological forces keep the victim tied to the abuser. ... Read more... »

Domestic Violence Articles

What Causes Domestic Violence?

Taking Action with Domestic Violence

Who Are the Abusers of Domestic Violence?

Why Do Abused Victims Stay?