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Domestic Abuse<\/p>\n

Domestic abuse,<\/strong>\u00a0also known as\u00a0DV<\/strong>,\u00a0domestic violence, spousal abuse,<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0intimate partner violence<\/strong>\u00a0(IPV<\/strong>), can be broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship\u00a0such as marriage, dating, family, friends or cohabitation.<\/p>\n

Domestic violence has many forms including physical aggression (hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, slapping, throwing objects), or threats thereof; sexual abuse; emotional abuse;\u00a0controlling or domineering; intimidation; stalking; passive\/covert abuse (e.g.,\u00a0neglect); and economic deprivation.<\/p>\n

Alcohol consumption and mental illness can be co-morbid with abuse and present additional challenges when present alongside patterns of abuse.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/hw.arbpenconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dv1.jpg<\/p>\n

What is Domestic Abuse?<\/p>\n

Abuse is defined as the systematic pattern of behaviors in a relationship that are used to gain and\/or maintain power and control over another. When one defines domestic violence in terms of physical abuse only they do not fully understand the dynamics that keep these relationships together. There are four main types\u00a0of abuse:<\/p>\n

Pushing, scratching, slapping, hitting, punching, choking, kicking, holding, biting, or throwing objectsCursing swearing, attacks on self-esteem, blaming, criticizing your thoughts and feelings, manipulationAny non-consenting sexual act or behaviorThreatening, throwing, smashing, breaking things, punching walls, hiding things, sabotaging your car.<\/p>\n

The cycle of violence has three phases<\/p>\n

The need for power and control, a history of family violence, and learned behavior are some factors underlying battering behavior. For some men, phase one begins with anger, blaming, and increased tension. Increased tension, anger, blaming and arguing is evident. It is followed by phase two, the battering incident.This may be a onetime stop, push or punch, or it may be hours of repeated beatings, and ritualistic terror, with objects or weapons used to further injure or threaten the woman\u2019s health. Sometimes sexual abuse also is present. Verbal threats have already begun at this stage if not accelerated already.The man may deny or minimize the battering, promise to never do it again, hit or blame the woman for \u201ccausing\u201d him to lose his temper. Most battered women (and their children) recognize the behavioral pattern of the male partner and attempt various coping mechanism to prevent or decrease the severity of impending punishments and battering. Usually no matter what the woman attempts to do to prevent the battering, she is still blamed for the wrong that happen, causing him to get angry. Many deny violence, say he was drunk, upset at work, said he is really sorry this time and promised to make it right.Signs to look for:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jealousy,\u00a0Controlling Behavior,\u00a0Quick Involvement,\u00a0Unrealistic Expectations, Isolation, Blame for Problems and Feelings,\u00a0Hypersensitivity,\u00a0Cruelty to Animals and Children,\u00a0Playful Use of Force in Sex, Severe Mood Swings<\/p>\n

Why You May Stay<\/p>\n