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Myths and prejudices

True or False

When it comes to domestic violence, many myths and prejudices still remain. This short questionnaire will help you demystify some of them.

Results

TRUE
Domestic violence is experienced in private. Some partners intensify their control by being calm, charming and pleasant in social contexts. As a result, those around them can’t believe that they use such behaviours in their relationship, which makes it more difficult when the female partner opens up to other people (family, friends, work colleagues, doctors, police, lawyers, etc.).

TRUE
Domestic violence is experienced in private. Some partners intensify their control by being calm, charming and pleasant in social contexts. As a result, those around them can’t believe that they use such behaviours in their relationship, which makes it more difficult when the female partner opens up to other people (family, friends, work colleagues, doctors, police, lawyers, etc.).

#1. Violent men are not violent in all social contexts.

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