Chapter 3

The Bully

In Britain, a woman is killed by a violent partner every three days. London Home Office (2007)

The Russian Government estimates that 14,000 women were killd by their partners or relatives in 1999. (Amnesty 2007)

Examples of Tactics Used by the Bully to Intimidate

The Bully is excellent at using body language to intimidate. He uses every inch of his body to achieve this. Starting from the head down, he will glare or stare. He can make himself red in the face. He may grind or grit his teeth. He may splutter and foam at the mouth. He has a particularly menacing smile in that he smiles with his mouth and glares with his eyes. He also sneers. He breathes heavily. He huffs and puffs.