Batterer

These are some characteristics common
 to perpetrators of domestic violence.

Extreme Jealousy

Controlling Behavior

Unpredictable Behavior

Unrealistic Expectations

Isolates Victim

Blames Others

Minimizes or Denies Abuse

Hypersensitive

Cruel to Children or Animals

Uses Force During Sex

Verbally Abusive

Sudden Mood Swings

Past History of Battering

Threatens Violence

Breaks or Strikes Objects

Uses Force During an Argument 

Physical Signs of Injury

Low Self-Esteem

Depression

Isolated From Family & Friends

Blames Self

Suffers from Anxiety

Abusive Toward Others

Neglects Self or Children

Feels Hopeless

Makes Excuses for Batterer

Suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Self-Medicates With  Drugs or Alcohol