Preliminary+Research

So far what I know about domestic violence, is that it is- physical, mental, or sexual abuse done to your partner or spouse
 * What I know about my topic:**


 * What I need to find out about my topic:**
 * Is domestic violence and teen dating abuse the same thing?
 * Why do abused partners stay together?
 * What is the abused partners point of view or thoughts about his/hers relationship?
 * When referring to domestic violence, why do most believe men to be the abuser?


 * Search terms I can use to find information about my topic:**
 * types of domestic violence
 * statics about domestic violence
 * effects of domestic violence
 * why victims stay in abusive relationships
 * family violence
 * spousal abuse
 * views on domestic violence

> Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women—more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined
 * Information I found today (at least 5 points****):**
 * Victims in an abusive relationship stay in belief that the abuser will change
 * Many who where abused when they were younger become abusers when they are in relationships later in life
 * Everyday in the US, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends.
 * Nearly 1 in 5 teenage girls who have been in a relationship said a boyfriend threatened violence or self-harm if presented with a breakup