It actually occurs at a much higher rate than most think, but the strategy used by female perpetrators more often takes the form of emotional violence and coercion as opposed to physical violence.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;link.springer.com&#x2F;article&#x2F;10.1007&#x2F;BF01541620" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;link.springer.com&#x2F;article&#x2F;10.1007&#x2F;BF01541620</a><p>I have personal experience with this with a former partner and the threats and coercive tactics can get really ugly, dark and traumatic.