What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic Violence is a cycle and the phases of the cycle are the tension
building phase, then the violent episode phase, and the honey moon phase.
The tension building phase is characterized by poor communication, tension, fear of causing
outbursts. During this stage the victims try to calm the abuser down, to avoid
any major violent confrontations. The violent episode is characterized by
outbursts of violent, abusive incidents. During this stage the abuser attempts
to dominate his/her partner or the victim, with the use of domestic violence.
The honeymoon phase is characterized by affection, apology, and apparent end of
violence. During this stage the abuser feels overwhelming feelings of remorse
and sadness. Some abusers walk away from the situation, while others shower
their victims with love and affection. The stages continue until the victim
walks away from the relationship ("How"). There are five different forms of domestic
violence and they are physical, sexually, verbal, economic, emotional. ("Causes").