The batterer uses acts of violence and a series of behaviors, including intimidation, threats, psychological abuse, isolation, etc. to coerce and to control the other person. Myth 3 Domestic violence only occurs in poor, urban areas. These have included doctors, psychologists, lawyers, ministers, and business executives. Myth 4 Domestic violence is just a push, slap or punch - it does not produce serious injuries. Facts More than one third of all rapes and physical assaults committed against women by intimates results in injury in which women receive some medical care.
Most research reports that violence against women escalates during pregnancy.
One study found that 37 percent of obstetric patients were physically abused during pregnancy. If you answer yes to any of these questions, you are likely to be in an abusive relationship. No one deserves to be abused. Help is available.