Women are stronger

Reports say abuse by women up: "'Domestic violence is one person exerting control over another,' he said. 'It is a behavior that is learned, a behavior that is practiced and until you intervene in that practice and teach alternate behavior, we're going to continue to have problems with domestic violence.'

More women will begin standing up for themselves, Searcy said.

'There was a time when women wouldn't fight back,' he said. 'Women are stronger, they got more educated and they realize they've got rights.'
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