What are some myths surrounding domestic violence?
Myth: A man’s home is his castle and he can behave however he wants. Fact: Not true. When his behavior is harmful or abusive to his family, society has a right to intervene just as it would if he abused a stranger. Myth: Women deserve to be battered – sometimes they ask for it. Fact: No one deserves to be abused. People who abuse are responsible for their own actions – it is not the fault of the person who is victimized. Myth: Battering only occurs in families that are poor and uneducated. Fact: Statistics show that domestic violence occurs in ALL types of home – including those of doctors, lawyers and prominent public figures.
