This video examines why people become abusive and identifies the tools abusers use to maintain control over the victims. It explores the emotions of the victims and addresses the concerns of children living with domestic violence. Violence in the home carries lifelong consequences. It then looks at the subsequent effect on career and family goals and reviews common roles taken on by children growing up with domestic violence.
Part one describes the psychological perspectives for viewing the battered woman as a victim.
Part two discusses the coercive techniques used against these women and part three examines the legal, medical, psychological and other services that continue to keep battered women victims. I, Room 364.