General Information

What is domestic violence?

Battering is a pattern of violent and coercive tactics whereby one person seeks to control the thoughts, beliefs or conduct of the other partner and to punish this person for resisting control.

Myths about domestic violence

There are many myths to domestic violence, many of which are disputed by fact.

Power and control wheel

Power and control tactics of abuse involve a variety of behaviors. Do you recognize any warning signs in your partner?

Why victims stay

Investigate the barriers to leaving an abusive relationship.