Battering as a result of domestic violence is the single major cause of injury to women aged 14-45, causing more injuries than auto accidents, muggings and rape combined. Domestic violence, or abuse, is about control. It is one person scaring another person into doing what he or she wants the other person to do. It is not just one hit. It is a pattern.
Abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, or economic.
Abuse escalates over time, often starting as verbal attacks, erupting into violence and becoming increasingly violent - even resulting in death. Remove yourself from harm and contact an authority, such as the police, at once. They are very familiar with domestic violence and can get you to the help you need immediately. National Domestic Violence Hotline National hotlines for domestic violence and self-tests to determine if you or a loved one is a victim. Domestic Violence resources FAQs, Statistics, agencies on the internet, articles regarding domestic violence, men and rape and much more.