Characteristics of a Batterer
Many batterers have characteristics that make them prone to violent outbursts. Just because a man has some of these characteristics DOES NOT MEAN he is definitely a batterer. The following is a partial list of characteristics that a batterer may have:
·
Jealousy
·
Controlling
behavior
· Blaming
·
Cruelty
to animals or children
·
Verbal
Abuse
·
Rigid
sex roles
·
Jekyll
and Hyde personality
·
History
of violence
·
Threats
of violence
·
Use
of force in arguments
·
Spying
or checking up on his partner
·
Lack
of good communication skills
·
Low
self-esteem
·
Alcohol
or drug problems
·
Abusive
childhood
· Isolates you from friends and family