). Domestic violence is a widespread problem and effects every type of person. 50 percent of the nation has experienced at least one domestic violence incident (Bender 54) however; lower class families are at the highest risk for domestic problems. Another major problem concerning this abuse is abuse outside of the home, or in the workplace. In the article "Violence in the Workplace," Kathy Evsich explains how she lost her job, not once but twice because of her abusive and overpowering husband. She explains how her husband would wait outside her place of employment, and even threatened her boss to fire her (Kamerick 12). Many people think women are the only people involved in these cases, this is untrue. 3.2 million children witness domestic violence annually, and many are targets of this abuse (Stiles 2052). Many problems are a direct result of family violence. As Roger Toogood states:.
Children immersed in a culture of violence become insecure and lack an inner conscience that holds respect for others. They are easily discouraged and have low self-esteem. They live without hope. From such a life comes confusion, hostility and violence. (Statistics on Domestic Violence).
Many statistics also show children who were abused, or witnessed abuse at home is much more likely to abuse in the future. Eighty-one percent of men who batter, had fathers who abused their mothers (lynch). Also, Children who grow up in violent homes have a 74% higher likelihood of committing criminal assaults (Lynch). Domestic violence is also a leading cause in money loss .
by businesses. Each year, medical expenses from domestic violence total at least $3 to $5 billion. Businesses lay down another $100 million in lost wages, sick leave, absenteeism and non-productivity (McCue 102). "Domestic Violence is an infection that has weakened the underpinnings of society's structure.a contagion that has ravaged the human spirit for generations" (Jane Zeller, Statistics on Domestic Violence).