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Abuser Information
Below are some facts about domestic violence and abusers:
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96% of reported family violence is perpetrated by males and most victims are female.
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Men can also be victims of domestic violence.
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Most men do not batter their spouses.
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Non-violent men can play an important role in finding solutions to the problem.
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Men who are violent are often unhappy and want to change.
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Everyone will benefit from a less-violent school and society.
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They are extremely jealous.
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They haven't learned how to communicate their feelings non-violently.
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May lack the verbal skills required to negotiate non-violent conflict resolution and have poor impulse control and a rigid style of demanding and controlling behaviors.
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Many violent episodes have no clear external antecedents or may be misinterpretation of the partner's behavior.
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Batterers find ways to isolate their spouses and children in order to decrease the likelihood of detection and assurance.
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Male batterers believe men should be “in charge” of women.
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They have low self-esteem.
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The 24-hour HELP LINE, 847-249-4450; TTY 847-249-6557, can provide assistance in accessing services.
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