Barking and Dagenham Domestic Violence Forum

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Violent men are 'sick'

There is no evidence to suggest the belief that violent men are mentally ill. Violent men often present well in public, (appearing very reasonable and 'respectable') are not usually violent outside of the home and are capable of being quite charming and loving.

It is this fact which often makes it difficult for women to disclose the violence. Also, the control which they exercise over their behaviour outside the family is evident when beating their partners, ensuring that the injuries inflicted will not be obviously visible in public. This is due to learned socially 'acceptable' violent behaviours and attitudes towards women which can make positive and sustainable long-term social change very difficult.

 

 

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Email: 3000direct@lbbd.gov.uk

 

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