Domestic violence is a global problem that transcends national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions (Singh et al., 2010). This is a problem without borders. Not only is the problem widely dispersed geographically, but its incidence is also widespread, making it a typical and accepted behavior (Kaur & Garg, 2008). However, this issue has only recently become the subject of concern and research. Domestic violence is not an isolated, individual event but rather a pattern of repeated behaviors that the abuser uses to gain power and control over the victim (Bragg, 2003). . The difference between domestic violence and other types of violence is that the abuser continually attacks the same victim. While physical assault and injury are part of abuse, psychological control is also often used to inflict harm on the victim. Domestic violence tends to become more frequent and severe over time and the abuser often uses controlling tactics towards the victim, such as controlling finances and isolation. This article will examine the causes and effects of domestic violence, how it is characterized, how it has become a national socioeconomic crisis, and possible solutions to this national epidemic. IntroductionAbusers are not limited to one age, race, a specific ethnic origin or culture. , socio-economic class, education or religious affiliation. Domestic violence is found in all types of intimate relationships, whether individuals are of the same or opposite sex, whether they are married or in a relationship, or whether they are in a current or past intimate relationship (Saltzman, 2003 ). There are two key aspects to domestic violence. First, the perpetrator and the victim are related or have some sort of re...... middle of paper...... International Journal of Social science and Education, 3(3), 582-596.Munjal, D (March 22, 2012). Intimate Partner Violence - Is There a Solution?.Duke Journal of Gender Law & Policy, 1, 1-47.National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Costs of domestic violence against women in the United States. Atlanta (GA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2003. Saltzman, M. (January 2003). The nature and extent of recurrent domestic violence against women in the United States. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 1, 1-57. Singh, A., Walia, I. and Dhaliwal, L. (2010). Domestic violence. Demedicalization of women's health (p. 120). New Delhi: Gyan Pub. House.U.S. Department of Justice. (March 2013) USDOJ: Office on Violence Against Women: Targeted Crimes: Domestic Violence. Accessed April 18, 2014 from http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/domviolence.htm