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Cycle of Violence
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Build up phase
He: Increasingly moody,
tense and irritable;
She: Attempts to please
and placate him, walks
on eggshells.
Remorsephase
He: Begs forgiveness;
promises to; cries
She: Confused but
relieved and hopeful;
agrees to stay.
Power
and
Control
Explosive phase
He: Attacks physically,
emotionally, verbally
source: cdvs.com.au
She: Tries to reason and
calm him and to protect herself;
may attempt to leave and/or
call police.