Two-thirds of men who are violent toward their partners commit acts of violence toward their children. Most people, even survivors, do not know these basic facts about domestic violence. Perpetrators can attend batterers' intervention programs. Domestic violence is a complex and often cyclical pattern of abusive behavior within an intimate relationship where one partner feels entitled to have power and control over the other. Domestic violence is one of the most serious problems in our society today.
Domestic violence can go unrecognized or unacknowledged.
It can result, and often does, in serious injury or death. Children who witness violence are at a higher risk for becoming the next generation of abusers. Their risks also increase towards performing poorly in school, experimentation with drugs and alcohol, as well as running away from home. How to Make a Safety Plan 1. Ask about legal options, safe shelter and other options.