24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-376-2272
"Peace Begins in the Home"
It is estimated that one out of two women
will be abused at some time during her life.
WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
It is
a pattern of behavior
which establishes power and control over another
person
through fear and intimidation, often including
the threat of violence.
Not all domestic violence is physical.
It can be
emotional abuse,
economic abuse,
sexual abuse,
threats,
using male privilege,
intimidation,
isolation,
and a variety of other behaviors
used to maintain
fear,
intimidation,
and
power.*
It is called by many names:
Domestic Violence ~ Spousal Abuse ~ Woman Battering
~ Wife Bashing
IT IS A CRIME... EVEN WHEN
COMMITTED BY SOMEONE YOU LOVE.
* What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Relationship Like This? Women in Abusive
Relationships. Edited by Kay Marie Poterfield
Created on: March 2, 1999
Last Modified:
lacasa@zianet.com
