Domestic violence is one of the most serious and widesprend crimes that contemporary societis face, harming the human right and dignity of their membres. The phenomenon persists in all the states of the world, regardless of their political or economic organization, the welfare of the society, race and culture. Violence is usually accompanied by psychological abuse as well as intimidation or control by the abuser. Following the research, I found that the effects of domestic violence can be long-lasting, affectind not only the victim of aggression, but also the generations of the respective family and society.