Too many people continue to believe that Domestic Violence is a private matter between a couple, rather than a criminal offense that merits a strong and swift response. Even today, the victim of a domestic assault runs the risk of being asked, "What did you do to make your husband angry?" This questions implies the victim is to blame for this abuse. People from all walks of life in our society must be educated about the role they can play in curbing acts of domestic violence.

We have to end the silence and change our attitudes toward domestic violence.

These crimes are serious. National statistics show that the level of violence escalates as time goes on in these types of relationships. Many police departments cite domestic violence as their number one problem*.

Click on the links below find out about breaking the cycle of Domestic Violence.

The Wheel of Power and Control

The Equality Wheel

The Community Wheel

*obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture