What contributes to family violence? Overview. The causes of intimate partner violence / National Institute of Justice ; Substance abuse and intimate partner violence are strongly connected / Elaine Zahnd [and others] ; Honor killings are caused by extreme cultural and religious beliefs / Phyllis Chesler ; There is a connection between bullying and domestic violence / Paul J. Fink ; A recessionary economy can increase the risk of domestic violence / Sabrina Rubin Erdely ; Men exposed to political violence are more likely to be abusive / Cari Jo Clark et al. -- Is family violence a gender issue? Understanding intimate partner violence / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ; Men and women have different patterns of intimate partner violence / Marianne Hester ; Men and women have different responses to childhood abuse / Ad Hoc Working Group on Women, Mental Health, Mental Illness, and Addictions ; Gender-based violence is a special problem for African American women / Tricia B. Bent-Goodley ; Family violence is a human problem, not a gender problem / John Hamel ; Women are as likely as men to abuse a partner / Murray A. Straus ; Lesbians are not immune to abusive relationships / Victoria A. Brownworth -- Are efforts to reduce family violence effective? Overview. An integrated approach is needed to reduce domestic violence, child abuse, and youth violence / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ; Police officers can prevent repeat abuse by directing victims to available services / Rebecca Kanable ; The clergy can provide counseling to help women end abusive relationships / Charles W. Dahm ; The Internet can be a powerful tool in combating family violence / Elaine M. Chiu ; Substance abuse programs are only marginally effective in preventing child abuse / Brenda Smith and Mark F. Testa ; Domestic violence programs are ineffective and sometimes harmful / SAVE: Stop Abusive and Violent Environments -- What are the consequences of family violence? Girls exposed to intimate partner violence are at increased risk for alcohol abuse in adulthood / Laura J. Elwyn [and others] ; Women experiencing family violence are more likely to suffer from postpartum depression / Susan London ; Victims of domestic violence have higher health costs / Women's Health Weekly ; Intimate partner violence has a negative impact on the workplace / Carol A. Reeves and Anne M. O'Leary-Kelly ; Older abused women suffer long-term psychological and physical effects / Julie McGarry ; Victims of child abuse suffer long-term consequences / Child Welfare Information Gateway.