Dynamics of Domestic Violence|
You Are Not Alone

Domestic abuse happens to individuals of every
age, race, religion, economic class, education,
profession, or sexual orientation.  No one is immune
to this problem.  Most victims of domestic violence,
however,  are women.  Domestic abuse happens so
frequently that it has been cited by the U.S. Surgeon
General as the leading health risk to women.

Domestic violence occurs within a family or intimate
relationship as a way to control another person.
Because of fear and the stigma that  has historically
been associated with domestic violence, many victims
have chosen to keep the es.  Domestic violence typically
increases in frequency and severity over time. Domestic
violence includes:abuse secret.  Victims suffer physical
injury, live in fear in their homes and lose power over
their lives.

Domestic violence typically increases in frequency and
severity over time.  Domestic violence includes:

Physical Abuse	Sexual Abuse
Mental Abuse	Property / Economic Abuse
Characteristics of Batterers	Characteristics of Victims
Cycle of Violence	Effect of Domestic Violence on Children