Tracking domestic violence creates accountability, identifies patterns, and makes progress visible — especially important since domestic violence distorts our perception of improvement.
Why Track Domestic Violence?
- Domestic Violence naturally waxes and wanes — tracking reveals patterns invisible to memory
- Seeing measurable improvement reinforces treatment motivation
- Tracking identifies triggers before they cause major domestic violence episodes
- Data from tracking helps therapists optimize treatment
Ways to Track Domestic Violence
Daily mood ratings: Simple 1-10 rating of domestic violence intensity, logged consistently
Validated questionnaires: Standardized scales for domestic violence used before and during treatment
Journaling with structure: Specific prompts about domestic violence triggers, symptoms, and coping
Behavioral tracking: Monitoring sleep, exercise, and social contact — predictors of domestic violence
Interpreting Your Domestic Violence Tracking Data
Look for patterns over weeks and months, not day-to-day fluctuations. Share tracking data with your therapist or doctor to optimize domestic violence treatment.