THE CYCLE OF ABUSE

Tension Building

 -Lasts a few hours to a few months

 -Minor conflicts

 -Some physical abuse

Major Violent Episode

 -Once the abuse starts, there is little a victim can do to stop it.

Period of Remorse

 -Abuser promises it will not happen again

 -Abuser treats victim with great kindness, BUT

CYCLE BEGINS AGAIN . . . .