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The causes of Domestic Violence are rarely physiological, nor does the use of alcohol or other chemicals cause the violence to occur. Alcohol and chemical abuse are often found with abusive behavior, and their use can be determined as "factors". However, the problems of violent behavior are not caused by the alcohol or chemical substance. Violence is a learned behavior or learned response to stress, frustration and anger. In a broader context, it is a result of unequal power between men and women.

Myth:        It's all right to hit a loved one for their own "good".
Truth:        Violence is learned, and it is passed on from generation to generation.

Myth:        The batterer just “lost control”.
Truth:        Domestic Violence is about maintaining control, NOT loss of control.

 Words of Wisdom from a survivor:

"Only You…" by Linda J., Survivor of Domestic Violence Only YOU can decide the way it will be; What kind of life – The quality A new life awaits – Let the healing Begin.