Dating Violence involves a continuum of behavior, ranging from degrading remarks to cruel jokes, punches and kicks, sexual abuse and homicide. In the U.S., a woman is beaten every 15 seconds. Thirty percent of female murder victims are killed by intimates. If the victim didn't like it, she would leave. The danger decreases once the couple separates .
Alcohol causes dating violence.
Taking away the alcohol doesn't stop the abuse, nor does it take away the abusers personality.