ST. BERNARD BATTERED WOMEN'S PROGRAM, INC.

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& Non-Residential Services for Women & Children

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Frequently Asked Questions
About Abuse
HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M BATTERED?

WHY DOES THE ABUSE CONTINUE?

WHY DO INDIVIDUALS STAY?

HOW TO HELP A FRIEND?

Links to Shelter
Services

Violence Against Women Organization

Nicole Brown Simpson Charity

Lacie's Abuse Information and Survivor Links

Phenomenal Women of the Web

Domestic Violence Links & Resources

Sarah's Inn

Community WebLink for the Greater New Orleans Area

Domestic Violence

<b><Center> WHY DOES THE ABUSE CONTINUE?</b>

Statistics show that 70% of the men who batter come from violent homes. The couple is caught in a cycle of abuse:

TENSION BUILDING

ACUTE BATTERING

CALM, LOVING, CONTRITE
(HONEYMOON STAGE)

TENSION BUILDING

ACUTE BATTERING

CALM, LOVING, CONTRITE
(HONEYMOON STAGE)

TENSION BUILDING

The longer the relationship, the more intense is the battering. After a time, the contrite stage is non-existent.

Abuse Questionnaire

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St. Bernard Battered Women's Program, Inc.
Office Telephone: 504-277-3178
Fax Number: 504-279-9377
P.O. Box 645
Arabi, LA 70032

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