If you still think domestic violence is a private issue here is another fact. Domestic violence victims incur higher medical costs years after the abuse ends according to an article in Science Daily (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100426131559.htm).

According to the article victims of domestic violence have significantly higher health care costs than other women for three years after the abuse ends. Survivors of domestic violence incur higher health care costs than other women and those costs average $1,200 more in the first two years after the abuse ends and $400 more in the third year.  

The women continue to experience both physical and emotional consequences years after the abuse ends. Many women seek mental health services.  I know I did. My medical costs were higher because I was in therapy for ten years.

We all pay the price for domestic violence!