Only women are battered. Battered women find it difficult to leave, even if the violence is severe. She had no idea he would abuse her. Religious faith will prevent a batterer from beating. Therapy or counseling for the batterer rarely stops the violence.
Domestic violence is a serious problem in rural areas.
A violent father in the home is better than no father. With love and patience, she can help him change. Domestic violence is a community problem. This text was extracted from the publication, GT337c.