Domestic violence, defined generally as abuse among two individuals who in a biological or social relationship, is widespread. Most of it derives from men towards the women they have a marital or live-in relationship with, so this article will deal specifically with those instances. I know there are other types of abuses--towards aged parents or relatives, towards children and siblings. Please refer to my other articles on this subject which, like a cancer, is often undiagnosed and spreads violently.
Here are the various known stages of domestic violence-you will not find this in any text book, although books and study material are helpful in recognizing signs of domestic abuse. This is developed after studying behavioral patterns of abusers and studying how such violence develops over time. I will explain each stage so you can be aware of its symptoms.
Verbal abuse-one-on-one
Verbal abuse in a group
Physical abuse (usually one-on-one, unless in a "power-setting")
Intermittent affinity syndrome
"Specific relevance" syndrome
"Discard"
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