The causes of domestic violence Domestic violence should not happen to anyone. He does and when he does, he seeks help. It could happen to you or someone you know. I believe that domestic violence is caused by psychological factors such as abuse, emotional abuse and the need for one's partner to dominate and control the other. According to Daniel-Sonkin.com, "Research data indicates that a large percentage of individuals who have a problem with violence also use alcohol or other drugs in one way or another." According to Womensplace.org, "Abusers believes that it is okay to exercise power and control over one's partners: substance use does not make a person feel this way, but it can increase the risk that he/she may attack their partner.” “Furthermore, abusers often use substance abuse as an excuse to justify their abusive behavior. Abusers may force their partner to use drugs or alcohol: victims' sobriety can threaten the abuser's power and control. Victims may also be encouraged to consume drugs or alcohol to please their abusive partner.” ...