Domestic Violence Guide
... "Epidemic of Violence Against Women And Their Children"in this country, where as to establish laws that can be enforced against batterers to evidence that violent actions are not acceptable, and come with criminal consequences. It is imperative that we as a nation place emphasis on the primary prevention of violence perpetration, emphasizing efforts to prevent violence before it occurs. This requires not only reducing the factors that put people at risk,but also increasing the factors that protect people from becoming perpetrators of violence.