But ultimately it is driven by an abuser’s need for power and control.
Being drunk or high may intensify existing violent behaviors, but alcohol or drug abuse does not domestic violence.
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Domestic violence is usually not a single event and often becomes more severe and frequent over time.
Many batterers are not violent in other relationships, such as at work or with friends.
It can include threats, such as threatening to commit suicide or take the children away from the victim.
Victims of domestic violence can be of any age, racial or cultural background, education level, financial level, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.