Alternatives to Domestic Violence

Building lives free from violence

Causes of Domestic Violence

Learned Behavior:
  • learned through observation
  • learned through experience and reinforcement
  • learned in culture
  • learned in family
  • learned in communities; schools, peer groups, etc.

Not Caused By:
  • illness
  • genetics
  • alcohol and drugs
  • out-of-control behavior
  • anger
  • stress
  • behavior of the victim or problems in the relationship