Woman abuse transcends all social, economic, cultural, ethnic and age groups. Rarely a one time occurrence.
Assaults tend to become more frequent and severe over time.
Most abused women have been assaulted 35 times on average before calling the police. Drinking often coincides with the attacks but that does not mean alcohol causes violence. Assaults are not the results of any remark or act by the victim. Using violence as a response to anger and frustration is never justified or acceptable. Women do not enjoy being assaulted.