Clayton :When looking at the main reasons for what may increase domestic violence in relationships, there are three main reasons that stick out. According to the Chapter 8 document and www. psychcentral.com three reasons that may increase domestic violence in intimate relationships are if people in intimate relationships (whether it is a romantic relationship or one between a parent and child) where someone (more specifically men) who have experienced or witnessed physical abuse in their life. Just the sheer fact that they are exposed to abuse increases the likelihood that they become the abusers in their life. Another likely reason for an increase in violence in a relationship is the inequality between partners. If there is a sense of inequality, where one is above the other not only physically but emotionally as well, the increase in the likelihood for violence to occur. One of the last reasons is the lack of education. Those with higher education, the less likely for violence to occur. But, the less education, the more likely violence can occur within a relationship. According to the Chapter 8 document, there are three intervention techniques: Criminal punishment, Batterer treatment, and Civil legal sanctions. When an abuser is charged with domestic violence or battery for their crimes, it is a great deterrent to stop them from committing acts of violence. Batterer treatment are things such as anger management classes or therapy which can help an abuser get in control of their emotions to help them have a healthy outlet for their emotions and stop them from abusing their significant other or child. Finally, legal sanctions such as restraining orders or fines can help deter abusers. According to the Chapter 8 document, there are a few reasons for why women don’t just leave abusive relationships. From the outside looking it, it’s easier to just say why can’t women leave abusive relationships, but it’s not always black and white. In abusive relationships, women become socially isolated, not being able to contact anyone for help or have friends and family in“Why doesn’t the victim of intimate violence just leave?” is not the proper way to ask a question when approaching a victim of intimate violence. Such a question is not proper because it’s like asking a sexual assault victim why they were dressed like that when they were assaulted. Three reasons why victims don’t leave their partners in situations such as this are as follows, victims of domestic violence do not escape because the abuser has socially ostracized them. Victims of domestic violence do not escape because they have grown financially dependent on the abuser. And according to studies and data, domestic violence homicides frequently occur when the victim seeks to flee.
