The person may speak poorly about him or herself, be unable to make eye contact, appear anxious, depressed and withdrawn. The person will often have no access to money, telephone, car, family and friends, a job or school. Their partner may be critical in front of them, making remarks to make them feel uncomfortable. A battered spouse can always leave. Drinking causes battering behavior.
Domestic violence is caused by a person choosing to use violence.
Batterers are violent in all their relationships. Domestic violence only affects lower class, minority, and uneducated people with few social or job skills and no religious beliefs. This web site is supported in part by the University of Missouri Outreach and Extension Outreach Development Fund . McKinnon Diana Hammond University Outreach and Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.