Societal, community and individual factors all play significant roles. Greater understanding of the causes of violence should increase the capacity to prevent violence. The vast majority of drinking episodes do not involve violence, and most violence does not involve drinking. In some individuals and groups, a pattern of behavior may include both abusive drinking and violence. As a contribution to the furtherance of moderate and responsible consumption of beverage alcohol, we will participate in partnerships to address the issue of alcohol and violence.
Alcohol is certainly no excuse for violence.
We will continue to work with relevant partners to increase our mutual understanding of what relationship may exist between alcohol and violence. Much violence is preventable. We will continue to work with concerned organizations to develop positive and proactive approaches that are well designed and carefully targeted to prevent violence. Childhelp USA National organization working to reduce child abuse. Domestic Violence Intervention Services Works to break the cycle of violence in families through crisis intervention, education and advocacy.