Domestic violence

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  • Fear of the abuser
  • Abuser threats to harm the victim of loved one
  • Limited financial/housing options
  • Victims believing the abuswer will take their children
  • Victims believing the abuser will change
  • Isolation
  • Believing in the sanctity of the family


    Information was researched from
    Davies Pat, Smith Melinda, M.A., Benedictis Tina de, Ph.D., Jaffee Jaelline, Ph.D., and Segal Jeanne, Ph.D. (2008). Warning signs and symptoms of abusive relationships. Retrieved August 18, 2009, from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm

    Illinois Department of Public Health. (2009). Facts about Domestic Violence. Retrieved August 28, 2009, from http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/dv.htm