If an Abuser Does That, Prepare to Do This
Oct 12, 2020 By Lisa Fontes, Ph.D. Most people feel scared and confused when they think about separating from an abusive partner. The dangers of a severe assault, and even…
Why Do People Abuse?
Domestic violence and abuse stem from a desire to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abusive people believe they have the right to control and restrict…
Violence Wheel
The chart below is a way of looking at the behaviors abusers use to get and keep control in their relationships. Battering is a choice. It is used to gain…