DOMESTIC ABUSE Frequently Asked Questions { a must read} (10-19)
DOMESTIC ABUSE Frequently Asked Questions
If a couple is having a domestic violence problem, don't they just have a bad relationship? Maybe it's poor marital communication that is the problem?
The cycle continues
I'm just having a hard time today. I can't get over this hump. I have been crying to myself all day and I can't seem to control it.
I have let my ex gain control again and I am trying to fight back but feel as if I'm not getting anywhere. I can't stop thinking about the nightmares that I have had for the past few nights.
mac29,how did I let him?
Does this sound like anyone you know?
Here are som characteristics of a the batterer:
I am angry....
Checklist:Think about how you are being treated and how you treat your partner. (10-19)
Checklist
Look over the following questions. Think about how you are being treated and how you treat your partner.
Remember, when one person scares, hurts or continually puts down the other person, it’s abuse.
Does your partner....
____ Embarrass or make fun of you in front of your friends or family?
____ Put down your accomplishments or goals?
____ Make you feel like you are unable to make decisions?
IMPORTANT TRUTHS (10-19)
Religious beliefs will and do NOT prevent battering.
Domestic violence is usually NOT a one time event or isolated incident.
Battering is a pattern, a reign of force and terror.
Once violence begins in a relationship, it gets worse and more frequent over a period of time.
Battering is NOT just one physical attack.
Battering is a number of tactics IE: Intimidation, threats, economic deprivation, psychological and sexual abuse used REPEATEDLY.
Canadian Hotline (10-19)
Quebec, Canada: 1-800-363-9010
My heroes
International Organizations (10-19)
International Organizations
Human Rights Watch, Womenights Project 1522 K Street NW #910 Washington, DC 20005 202-371-6592
International Women’s Rights Action Watch Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55455
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNEFEM) 304 E. 45th St. New York, NY 10017 (212) 906-6400
