Do you know an abuser when you see one? Unfortunately, many abusers are hiding in plain sight, disguised as some of the most charismatic people you'll ever meet. Statistics show that 85% of reported domestic violences cases are men abusing women and 5% of women abusing men. This does not take into account abuse within same-sex relationships which also occurs. No-one ever plans to venture out into the dating world to choose an abusive partner. For some that abusive experience will be physical but for others it will be non-physical such as emotional, verbal or financial. Learn the signs.