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1.
What are some characteristics of a victim?
Characteristics:
- Are emotionally and economically dependent on the batterer
- Fear they might be insane
- Feel guilty or responsible for being battered and accept the violence
- Feel powerless and isolated
- Have a history of abuse (grew up in violent home or were victims in a previous abusive relationship)
- Have low self-esteem
- Have severe stress reactions
- Minimize the seriousness of injuries, to self and others
2.
How to know if I am a victim of domestic violence?
View details regarding the physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse common with domestic violence by viewing the
Victims of Domestic Violence page.
3.
How can I tell if someone I know is a victim in an abusive relationship?
- Physical bruises or other marks of violence and possible attempts to cover them up
- Sudden changes in mood or personality, cries easily or overreacts to minor
- Sudden or increased isolation
- Use of alcohol or drugs incidents
- Withdrawal from usual activities
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