Easy does it people.
Unless you are licensed as a mental health professional you have no authority to give advice, especially on the subject of Domestic Violence.
If you want to help, start by reading these stickies:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-how-help.html
I have removed posts that not only gave incorrect advice, they gave advice that is completely the opposite of known facts. Specifically, the absence of past violent behavior is _not_ a consideration when evaluating the posibility of future violent behavior.
The _only_ advice that a lay person can give in this situation is to encourage people to contact a Domestic Violence shelter and speak with people who are both licensed and experienced in this matter.
Mike
Moderator, SR