Understanding Domestic Violence: Chapter 1

Written by Anne L. Ganley in 2008, this article discusses the dynamics of domestic violence. It provides an historical background of domestic violence throughout the world, quells common myths about abusive relationships, defines the power and control wheel and the cycle of violence, and outlines important domestic violence laws and statistics.

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