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Originally posted by Sleepwalker View PostAny cites here?
DV against men
On average, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners in this country every day.
Societal norms support female-perpetrated abuse in the home. (Straus et al., 1997; Straus, 1999)
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This might also help :
VAWA Programs Discriminate Against Male Victims
It's a report (in PDF format) that was compiled in 2008 by an organization called RADAR (Respecting Accuracy in Domestic Abuse Reporting).
Another organization that supports equality in treatment of domestic violence victims :
IFeminists
Wendy McElroy, by the way, was a victim of severe domestic violence herself. While many people in her position would, sadly, turn their ordeal into a source of hatred, Ms. McElroy has chosen to channel her experiences in a positive direction, as a point of identification with all victims of domestic abuse, both male and female.
Of particular note : Back in 2003, this article appeared on their website, analyzing the behavior of female abusers and the difficulties faced by male victims.
Finally, there are rays of hope. This 2006 article describes a lawsuit filed in California, seeking to require state-funded domestic violence services to be available to both men and women. Two years later, a victory was achieved.Last edited by Anthony K. S.; 11-16-2010, 06:49 AM."Well, the good news is that no matter who wins, you all lose."
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Originally posted by Anthony K. S. View PostFor the record, the idea that women don't cause as much harm because of their smaller size is nonsense. Violent women have been known to use weapons when they attack their partners."I'm Gar and I'm proud" -slytovhand
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