Intro
Stages of Healthy Gay Relationships
Intro To Domestic Violence
Introduction to Gay Male Domestic ViolenceTreatment Of Domestic Violence
Treatment Of Domestic Violence
DV Links
References
Intro to Gay Male Domestic Violence
Mutual Combat
Domestic Violence in Gay Couples The following discussion is based on the risk factors typically noted for straight relationships (listed above). However, given that many of the traditional models are based on heterosexist assumptions (the batterer is male, the victim is female), the following information is organized into Merrill's (1996) non-gender-based model.
Learning to Abuse: History of Abuse
Opportunity to Abuse: Power Differences
Opportunity to Abuse: Isolation
Opportunity to Abuse: Controlling Relationships--Why Don't They Just Leave?
Choosing to Abuse: Masculinity and Identity Development
Choosing to Abuse: Gender Roles
Choosing to Abuse: Mental Illness and Substance Abuse