Domestic Violence is a pattern of coercive control that one person exercises over another in order to  dominate and get their way. The abuse can come in many forms such as physically or emotionally  harming, arousing fear, preventing a person from  doing what she wants or compelling her to behave in a way not freely chosen by her.

False  Perceptions of the Causes of Domestic Violence

The  foundation of Domestic Violence is that abusers want to control everything. They batter because  it works and because they can get away with it.

One  primary aspect of Domestic Violence that must be  understood in order to fully recognize the  problem is the result of choice. It is NOT caused by

Cultural Differences

Religious  Beliefs

Alcohol

Drugs

Problems from childhood

Past war experiences

Stress

Physical Illness

Insecurity

Financial  problems

The  Victim