Myths and Facts

Myth 1
Alcoholism and Stress Cause Domestic Violence: Abuse is an issue of power and control. Alcohol use increases the level of physical danger and stress may trigger abusive incidents, but abusive patterns of power and control are the core of domestic violence.

Myth 2
Women Who Nag or Provoke Their Partners Get What They Deserve: NO ONE deserves to be beaten or abused. Violence is not an acceptable solution to any problem. Everyone is entitled to a life free from violence and fear of abuse.

Myth 3
When Abusers Get Extremely Angry, Jealous, or Drunk They Lose Control of Themselves and Beat Their Partners: Battering and abuse is about TAKING CONTROL, not losing it. Abusers control their partners and children by abusing them.

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