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September 15, 2014
by Lisa La Rose, M.A., L.P.C.

the dynamicsof abusive relationshipsand victim recantation

The Dynamics of Abusive Relationships and Victim Recantation

September 15, 2014 07:55 by Lisa La Rose, M.A., L.P.C.  [About the Author]

the dynamicsof abusive relationshipsand victim recantation
The psychological dynamics of abusive relationships are complex, and sometimes difficult to understand. Theories like Battered Woman Syndrome help give us a framework to understand what victims feel and experience. It helps us understand why victims sometimes recant their stories, support men who abuse them, and stay in dangerous relationships. Understanding these dynamics and the reasons victims behave the way they do also enables counselors and advocates to more effectively help victims and their children stay safe, and hopefully escape abusive situations. [More]