Here's the documentation. An excellent introduction to the issue of husband battering. Simply opening up 'Womens Shelters' to men is not enough. Estimating Injury Rates by gender Women report more DV injuries than men. Only when we come to terms with the fact that domestic violence is the responsibility of both men and women, however, can we put a stop to this horrible nightmare.
Domestic violence is a case in point.
This study measured motivation for domestic violence. From Gelles, Straus Rates of severe spousal violence by gender Three major studies, using self-reporting, find similar rates of spousal violence. Discussion of public views on male, female domestic abuse. The Conflict Tactics Scales have been strongly challenged and here. These challenges are critiqued in turn.