A pattern often associated with abusive relationships is known as the “cycle of abuse” or “cycle of violence.” This cycle typically consists of three main phases: tension-building, explosion, and honeymoon/reconciliation. In this cycle, often there is a confusing pattern that emerges involving hurting, blaming and then baiting. The hurting phase involves the abusive behavior itself, which can be physical, emotional, verbal, or psychological. The abuser may use various tactics to assert control a

Our new Domestic Violence Prevention campaign with Futures Without Violence calls on men to help prevent violence before it starts by teaching boys from an early age that violence against women is wrong. Find tips, facts, and teachable moments to help you talk about healthy relationships with the kids in your life in the #TeachEarly playbook: http://teachearly.org/playbook-en.html | Ad Council