Domestic Violence
While domestic violence is predominantly committed by men against women, we recognize and acknowledge the many male survivors of domestic violence. Reference made throughout these materials to survivors as “she” and perpetrators as “he” is in no way meant to discount this.
Marion County Victim Assistance provides advocacy services to all victims of domestic violence regardless of gender.
Myths and Facts About Domestic Violence A Comparison of the Cycles of violence
Warning Signs of an AbuserIn the Mind of the AbuserPatterns of Emotional AbusePatterns of Physical AbusePatterns of Sexual Abuse Social Supports for Abuse Tips For Co-WorkersTips For SupervisorsSafety The Cycle of Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence and PregnancyHow Survivors CopeCo-Dependent or AbusedThe Separation CycleThings Men Can DoTips For Family MembersIs He Really Going to Change This Time?
Warning Signs of an AbuserIn the Mind of the AbuserPatterns of Emotional AbusePatterns of Physical AbusePatterns of Sexual Abuse Social Supports for Abuse Tips For Co-WorkersTips For SupervisorsSafety
Social Supports for Abuse Tips For Co-WorkersTips For Supervisors