Domestic abuse Quote by Joanna Hunter

[Domestic violence is] a carefully laid physical, financial and psychological trap.

— Anonymous

Physical aggression by a man toward his partner is abuse, even if it happens only once.

— Lundy Bancroft

Domestic violence refers to acts of violence (physical, sexual, emotional and psychological) that occur between people who have, or have had, an intimate relationship.…

— Anonymous

The effects of abuse are devastating and far-reaching. Domestic violence speaks many languages, has many colours and lives in many different communities.

— Sandra Pupatello

“Consider these traditional theories of domestic abuse: - Learned helplessness suggest that abused women learn to become helpless under abusive conditions; they are powerless…

— Susan Weitzman

“Frequently, the emotional homicide is happening while other people go on clamoring about what a great guy or gal the abuser is and how…

— Shannon Thomas

“Domestic violence is just as much a quality-of-life and liberty for community, social, and legal attention to support mental, emotional, health, wellness & physical…

— Tracey Bond

From what I've been told, the scariest part of being part of a domestic abuse relationship is the idea that you cannot escape and…

— Kerry Washington

Domestic violence and sexual assault go hand in hand.

— Georgia Taylor

“The ability of the abuser to harm someone close to him or her fits perfectly into the lack of relational attachment that is present…

— Shannon Thomas

Abuse directed at women is always sexual or violent.

— Louise Mensch

“In a verbally abusive relationship, the partner learns to tolerate abuse without realizing it and to lose self-esteem without realizing it. She is blamed…

— Patricia Evans