A PROFILE OF CHARACTERISTICS OF A MALE DOMESTIC ABUSER
A PROFILE OF CHARACTERISTICS OF A MALE DOMESTIC ABUSER
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Domestic abuse tends to manifest itself, in violence, when the
perpetrator feels as though they are "losing control", or perceived
control, of the woman/relationship. Notably, 75% increase in
potential violence upon immediate separation; of which this
potential for violence persists for up to 2 years after the end
of the relationship.
FORMS OF ABUSE
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1. making and carrying out threats
2. threatening to leave
3. threatening to commit suicide
4. make her drop charges
5. may "make" her do illegal things
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INTIMIDATION
1. this is done by making her afraid by using looks, actions,
gestures
2. smashing things/items
3. destroying property
4. abusing pets
5. displaying weapons
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EMOTIONAL ABUSE
1. putting her down
2. making her feel bad about self
3. calling her names
4. making her think she's crazy/gaslighting
5. humiliating her
6. blaming/dumping guilt on her
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ISOLATION
1. control over what/when she drives, who she sees, talks to
2. limiting interactions she has with friends and family
3. using jealousy to justify actions
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MINIMIIZING
1. not taking abuse seriously
2. denying abuse ever happened
3. shifting responsibility
4. placing all blame on her
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ECONOMIC
1. preventing her from getting a job
2. making her ask for money
3. giving her an "allowance"
4. taking/stealing her money
5. denying access, in multiple forms, to friends and family
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