Domestic violence follows a life cycle that can be summarized in four phases. The first phase is l'escalade voltage that produces a climate of fear for the victim, then there al'explosion of violence that is often characterized by physical abuse (all forms of violence are possible: physical abuse, violence psychological, sexual abuse, economic abuse, spiritual abuse).Then comes the period of calm and reconciliation where l'abuseur trying to make amends to end with the honeymoon is the time when the woman believes that everything will change. Over time, violence s'intensifie, phase voltage increases and the quiet period is becoming shorter. more... See more text