Rights

She has the right not to be abused.
She has the right to anger over past beatings.
She has a right to choose to change the situation.
She has a right to freedom from fear of abuse.
She has a right to request and expect assistance from police or social agencies.
She has the right to share her feelings and not be isolated from others.
She has the right to want a better role model of communication for her children.
She has the right to be treated like an adult.
She has the right to leave the battering environment.
She has the right to privacy.
She has the right to express her own thoughts and feelings.
She has the right to develop her individual talents and abilities.
She has the right to legally prosecute the abusing spouse.
She has the right not to be perfect.
She has the right to joy.