The cycle of abuse includes four stages—tension building, abuse, reconciliation, and calm—that allow abusers to control their victims through fear and manipulation. This pattern can trap ...

Recognizing the different types of abuse is the first step in breaking the cycle and empowering survivors to seek help. The cycle of abuse often begins with subtle, manipulative behaviors that ...

And we need to provide those early intervention pieces to stop that cycle of abuse. We haven't had something like this before. And we need it.” ...