What Defines Relationship Violence?
Does violence occur in same-sex relationships? Yes. In fact, statistics show that same-sex relationship violence is as common as heterosexual relationship violence. The elements of abusive relationships are similar for heterosexual and homosexual couples. Are men ever abused by their female partners? Yes, men can be-and are-abused by their girlfriends and/or wives. However, data from domestic violence programs indicate that 95 percent of domestic violence is perpetrated by men against women.
