You are the one battered and any good shelter should be very helpful in directing you to the proper authorities. If not go to a social services agency tehy are trauned to help you and have the connection and can advise yiou on how to proceed.
In todays age no man (I am a men and a father too) has teh right to be abusive and should be dealt with very severly even if it menas jail. Some men don't seem to understand hw to behave in todays society and must be taught, by force if needed.