Domestic violence is a global problem that transcends national boundaries and socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and class distinctions (Singh et al., 2010). It 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 been the focus 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 isolating. 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. Introduction Abusers are not limited to a specific age, race, ethnicity, culture. , socioeconomic class, education level or religious affiliation. Domestic violence is found in all types of intimate relationships, whether individuals are same-sex or opposite-sex, married or dating, or have a current or past intimate relationship (Saltzman, 2003). There are two key aspects to domestic violence. First, the perpetrator and the victim are connected or have some kind of relationship...... middle of the article...... International Journal of Social science and Education, 3(3), 582-596 .Munjal, D (22 March 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 intimate partner violence against women in the United States. Atlanta (GA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2003. Saltzman, M. (2003, January). The nature and extent of recurrent intimate partner violence against women in the United States. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 1, 1-57. Singh, A., Walia, I., & Dhaliwal, L. (2010). Domestic violence. Demedicalizing women's health (p. 120). New Delhi: Gyan Pub. House.United States Department of Justice. (March 2013) USDOJ: Office on Violence Against Women: Crimes of Interest: Domestic Violence. Retrieved April 18, 2014, from http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/domviolence.htm