In the ‘Pursuit Phase’ of the ‘Cycle of Violence’, the Perpetrator may go through a dramatic personality change. They may try to make up for their past behaviour. They give the person affected attention and promise change... 1/6 #Auspol

The ‘Build Up Phase’ of the ‘Cycle of Violence’ may begin with normal relations, but involves escalating tension of increased verbal, emotional or financial abuse. In non-violent relationships these issues can normally be resolved between the people in the relationship. 2/6

The ‘Stand Over Phase’ of the ‘Cycle of Violence’ can be extremely frightening for people. Tension is inevitable. The person affected may feel that they are ‘walking on egg shells’ and fear that anything they do will cause the situation to deteriorate further. 3/6

The ‘Explosion Stage’ of the ‘Cycle of Violence’ marks the peak of violence. It is the height of the violence for control and power over others. The person who commits violence experiences a release of tension during an explosion phase, which may become addictive. 4/6

At the ‘Remorse Stage’ of the ‘Cycle of Violence’, the person who uses violence feels ashamed. They retreat and become withdrawn. They try and justify their actions to themselves and others, unaware they are unable to change without commitment and reform. 5/6

During the ‘Honeymoon Phase’ of the ‘Cycle of Violence’, people in the relationship may be in denial as to how bad the abuse was. Both people do not want the relationship to end, so ignore the possibility of violence occurring again. After some time, the cycle begins again. 6/6