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Exploding the myths
Does domestic violence usually bccur only in people with mental problems? Ms. Roberts asked. The students shook their heads “No,” 'and Ms. Roberts agreed. • ‘ Is violence a part of the American culture? This time, the heads nodded “Yes.” Look at movies, Ms. •Roberts said. “The movies with the tnost violence make the most money.”
Does domestic violence occur ;only in poor families, or in minority homes? This time the heads shook “No,” and again Ms. Roberts agreed.
Are men more likely to come to the aid of a woman being attacked by a man or a man being attacked by a man? For the first time, there was Hesitation in the answers. The auditorium buzzed with discussion imong group? of fripntte.: ,Tho,fStu-’s Bents wer^-undecided an the correct ^ Answer. J' A man will assist another man,
Jdr. Roberts said, before he will nme to the aid of a woman being attacked. “A lot of that has tp do with I fie fact that a woman, even if being [>eaten, will often turn on the person Ivho comes to help.”
Do abusers reform and stop the Ipmestic violence? This time, Ms. Roberts answered her own question, j Violence comes in cycles. Unless
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