What medical experts know is that most folks want to provide a safe environment for their families, spouses and children. Yet, we also know that good intentions don't always end well. It is estimated that an act of violence occurs every 15 seconds in the United States. More women are beaten, raped and killed by current or former intimate partners than by anyone else. Children who witness domestic violence suffer behavioral and cognitive problems.
Boys especially are more likely to become aggressive and engage in criminal behavior.
At least half of all battered women are abused when they are pregnant. Virtually all females in alcohol rehabilitation programs are victims of partner or parental violence. If you see or hear an incidence of domestic violence, please report it. Men may also be victims of violence, but these situations are underreported. If you are a commander, consider inviting a speaker to your workplace to speak on subjects that help resolve marital and relationship conflicts.