A recent article in Newstimes.com reporter John Pirro writes about two domestic violence cases in CT.  It’s a story of two different men who abused their families.

One a immigrant construction worker from Ecuador who murdered his wife and will serve 55 years behind bars, the other a successful man who served in both the administrations of George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush who beat his wife to unconsciousness when she asked for a divorce.

Domestic Violence is an equal opportunity crime; it affects all socio-economic levels. The article points out a number of statistics regarding domestic violence and the economy. But as Melanie Danyliv of the Women’s Center points out "Financial difficulties are putting stresses on relationships," and if the potential for domestic violence exists, it is possible abuse will result.”

Danyliv further says “Like gambling and substance abuse, job loss can strain any relationship. But it would be wrong to make any of those problems an excuse for violence. Ultimately, the root cause is the same: One person in a relationship wishes to retain control over the other, by force if necessary. I don't think that problems like that make a person a batterer if they are in a relationship where they have respect for their partner," she said.

I agree with Ms. Danyliv it’s all about control!

Read the article http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Will-faltering-economy-fuel-increase-in-domestic-326976.php.