A victim’s reasons for staying with their abusers are extremely complex and, in most cases, are based on the reality that their abuser will follow through with the threats they have used to keep them trapped.

While there is no “typical victim” in domestic violence, what is most common within all abusive relationships is the varying tactics used by abusers to gain and maintain power and control over the victim.

Learn the signs of an abusive partner.

An explanation and description of the characteristics of domestic violence.