CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. Getting The Basics
2. Substance Abuse
3. Violence Against Women
4. Violent Men
5. Alcohol and Violence
6. Alcohol, Drugs and Sexual Assault (Date Rape)
7. Preventing Sexual Assault
8. After a Rape or Sexual Assault
9. Assistance - Women
10. Assistance - Men
11. Legal Options

Supplements
Resources
Glossary
Fact Sheets

It Won't Happen to Me:
Substance Abuse-Related Violence Against Women for Anyone Concerned About The Issues

Module Content Introduction Risk Factors Characteristics of Batterers -- Do You Have a Problem With Abuse? Role of Substance Abuse Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships Promoting Healthy Relationships What Men Can Do To End Male Violence Against Women Summary References

Do You Have a Problem With Abuse?

You might be engaging in abusive behaviors without realizing it. You might think you just have a bad temper or you and your partner are going through a rough patch. The questions on abuse below can help you see if you have a problem so that you can get help.

(Check each answer below that is yes)

	Have you ever hit, pushed, grabbed, threatened, or tried to scare your partner?
	Has she told you that she is afraid of you or shown fear in other ways? Are your children afraid of you?
	Do you frequently insult your partner, call her names, or say other things that make her upset?
	Do you pressure her to do things your way, even if she does not want to?
	Does she complain that you are trying to control her life?
	When you treat her badly, do you consider it her fault?
	Do you blame it on alcohol, stress, or family problems?
	Have you cheated on her?
	Has someone ever accused you of mistreating your children?
	Has your partner complained about jealous or possessive behavior on your part?

A printable version (PDF) is available.
What is PDF?

Source: "Do You Have a Problem With Abuse?" Massachusetts: EMERGE: Counseling and Education to Stop Domestic Violence 1999.