Domestic Violence

Red Flags To Consider
	Common Characteristics Of A Batterer
Intimate Partner Abuse
Inside the Home
	Generational Effects Of Violence
Cycle Of Violence
Power & Control
Legal Issues
Important Facts
	Bibliography & Web Links

Community Resources

	What Do I Say & Do When Someone Says They Have Been Abused?
	Do's & Dont's When Responding To Families Experiencing Domestic Violence
	Men Standing With Women As Advocates
	Domestic Violence In The Work Place
	Employees Work To End Domestic Violence
	Employers Work To End Domestic Violence

Common Characteristics of a Batterer

1. Was abused as a child or saw father abuse his mother.

2. Has a low opinion of women.

3. Has love/hate relationship with his mother.

4. Is jealous and possessive.

5. Drinks or uses drugs excessively at times.

6. Is demanding of mate's time and attention.

7. Is "macho" acting.

8. Is critical and difficult to please.

9. Treats mate like a possession.

10. Has quick, explosive temper.

11. Is overly suspicious and accusing.

12. Blames others.

13. Is unreasonable and inflexible at times.

14. Is easily annoyed or threatened.

15. Encourages mate's dependence.

16. Is preoccupied with violence, guns, knives, etc.

17. Is boastful and arrogant.

18. Feels no one understands him.

19. Is impulsive.

20. Uses aggressive sex to demonstrate superiority and control.

21. Is loving and kind at times.

22. Is remorseful after violence.

23. Is a good provider.