When Love Hurts: A Look at Domestic Violence in the Military

When Love Hurts1
When Love Hurts:
A Look at Spousal Abuse in the Military
Psychology 101
When Love Hurts2
When Love Hurts:
A Look at Spousal Abuse in the Military
Domestic violence is a serious problem in America. According to Roleff et al (2000), it is estimated that every fifteen seconds a person is abused by their spouse or live-in partner. Nearly half of the nation's couples, whether married or unmarried, have had some type of violent dispute.(p16) Domestic abuse can take many forms. It may be hitting, slapping, or shoving a person. It may be controlling behavior…