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Perpetrators of domestic abuse can be found in all socio-economic areas,
cultures, and races. The only common demographic factor is that most
perpetrators are male but most men are not perpetrators. 97% of victims of
domestic abuse are female and their perpetrator is male. Domestic abuse does
occur in same sex relationships and a small percentage occur in heterosexual
relationships where the female is the perpetrator.
Perpetrators do share many common behavior characteristics. The major common
factor among perpetrators is their belief system regarding relationships.
Perpetrators of domestic abuse believe that they are entitled to own their
partner and that love is about ownership and possession. This
entitlement/ownership belief system is used by perpetrators to justify their
abusive actions. Perpetrators believe that in a relationship setting they must
have absolute control over their victim.
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