Domestic violence can lead to the destruction and separation of a Muslim family, which is already so fragile in a predominantly non-Muslim environment. The destruction of one family is the destruction of one unit of the Muslim community. As leaders, Imams have a duty to help those suffering in this crisis. Remember that Muslims must help their brothers and sisters, whether they are the oppressed or the oppressor. Not only must we help the sister who is being abused, we must also help the brother who is abusing to make him stop.
Domestic violence can lead to murder of the sister, and the brother being put in jail.
Children would be separated from parents and most likely put in non-Muslim foster homes if this happened. Provide solutions, not just threats of Hellfire to men who abuse. They should know if there are crisis hotlines available, as well as safehouses where women can stay if they are trying to escape from a violent husband. This is important because when there is an emergency involving a Muslim woman who wants to contact Muslims, shelters and crisis lines can refer the woman to the mosque or Islamic center and the Imam or another Muslim representative. It's easier to deny a problem exists when no one talks about it except in hush hush tones.