Cycle Theory Of Violence Analysis

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According to the textbook, Victimology Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives the fourth edition, written by Harvey Wallace and Cliff Roberson, many victims experience the battered woman syndrome. Based on this theory a woman gradually becomes immobilized by fear and believes that they have no other option. The victim from this study shows that in her description of her abuse. Another theory that was shown by the victim is the traumatic bonding theory. The victim left the abuser several times but each time her immediate fears began to diminish and her hidden attachment to her abuser began to manifest itself and she went back to the abuser. The cycle theory of violence introduced by Lenore E. Walker is one way to explain why victims may

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