http://sharneefenwick.com/News/domestic-violence-and-the-cycle-of-abuse-%7C-socyberty/ According to Gelles and Cavanaugh (2005): “Until the early 1960’s, violence between family members was believed to be rare and committed only by the mentally ill or by disturbed and defective individuals. Only the most sensational and lurid cases of family violence received public attention, and, in general, although family violence was considered a significant personal problem, it was not bel... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:59:23 CST en