Identifying Abuse

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  What Makes People Choose to Abuse?

  There’s no simple way to predict who will become a batterer | Let's look at an alarming dichotomy for a second: Abusive partners inflict violence on an astounding 1.3 ... read more

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  Abusive Red Flags Everyone Should Know

  The signs that your partner could turn violent | One in three women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lifetime. According to the Violence Policy... read more

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  This Is What Abuse Looks Like

  Spotting the signs, red flags and warning signals of abuse could save your life | Sometimes the hardest part about getting help when you’re with an abuser is recogn... read more

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  A Deadly Cycle

  The four stages of abuse can happen over and over— until you stop them | There's a certain script domestic violence follows and survivors know it well. Most advocates ... read more

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  Profile of an Abuser

  Is it possible to spot an abusive partner before you get involved? | No one ever plans to venture out into the dating world and choose an abusive partner. No one go... read more