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| | |  Message from Prosecuting Attorney |  Long-Term Effects |  What is Domestic Violence? |  Domestic Violence Safety Plan |  Fast Facts on Domestic Violence |  Shelter Resources |  Domestic Violence Myths |  Men as Domestic Violence Victims |  Frequently Asked Questions |  What to Do as a Victim |  Are You a Victim? |  WWW Links | Fast Facts on Domestic Violence  Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States, more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. ("Violence Against Women, A Majority Staff Report," Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, 102nd Congress, October 1992, p.3.) There are 1,500 shelters…show more content…
* Often use verbal threats such as, "I’ll slap your mouth off", "I’ll kill you", or "I’ll break your neck". Abusers may try to excuse this behaviour by saying, "everybody talks like that". * May hold rigid stereotypical views of the roles of men and women. The abuser may see women as inferior to men, stupid, and unable to be a whole person without a relationship. * Are very controlling of others. Controlling behaviours often grow to the point where victims are not allowed to make personal decisions. * May act out instead of expressing themselves verbally. * May be quick to become involved in relationships. Many battered women dated or knew their abuser for less than six months before they were engaged or living together. * May have unrealistic expectations. The abuser may expect his or her partner to fulfill all his or her needs. The abusive person may say, “If you love me, I’m all you need- you’re all I need". * May use "playful" force during sex, and/or may want to act out sexual fantasies in which the victim is helpless. * May say things that are intentionally cruel and hurtful in order to degrade, humiliate, or run down the victim’s…show more content…
The abuser may see women as inferior to men, stupid, and unable to be a whole person without a relationship. * Are very controlling of others. Controlling behaviours often grow to the point where victims are not allowed to make personal decisions. * May act out instead of expressing themselves verbally. * May be quick to become involved in relationships. Many battered women dated or knew their abuser for less than six months before they were engaged or living together. * May have unrealistic expectations. The abuser may expect his or her partner to fulfill all his or her needs. The abusive person may say, “If you love me, I’m all you need- you’re all I need". * May use "playful" force during sex, and/or may want to act out sexual fantasies in which the victim is helpless. * May say things that are intentionally cruel and hurtful in order to degrade, humiliate, or run down the victim’s accomplishments. * Tend to be moody and unpredictable. They may be nice one minute and the next minute explosive. Explosiveness and mood swings are typical of men who beat their
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