Some important things you should know
about domestic abuse:
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There is no excuse for violence;
it's never justifiable.
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Without the assistance of a
professional with specific training and experience in spousal abuse,
the abuse will probably get worse over time. (See our
information on abuser treatment for more on this.)
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Most abusers cannot change
without specialized professional help, no matter what the abuser
says or promises.
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Marital abuse is very damaging to
children (you can't hide it from them). Most abusers themselves grew
up in households with marital abuse. A majority of spousal abusers
also abuse their children.
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Though your partner may blame the
abuse on your actions, there is actually very little the victim can
do or not do to influence the abuser's behavior.
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