There is ambiguity regarding the definition of precursors to violent behavior and more specifically how it plays a role in young people's lives. There is a wide range of research available on how victims are affected by violence and what leads individuals to end up in violent relationships. However, research has more recently begun to focus on the perpetrator, what causes these individuals to behave in this way, and where this behavior comes from. Violence in young adults' intimate relationships is widespread and becoming a growing concern (Linder & Collins, 2005). Many theories suggest that perpetration of violence in early adulthood may be linked to exposure to violence in early adulthood (Palazzolo et al., 2010). The family unit typically plays an important role in communicating important values, thoughts, and behaviors, and exposure to patterns of violence early in life can also transmit aggressive or violent thoughts and behaviors (Palazzolo et al ., 2010). This article will examine and discuss how exposure to domestic violence during childhood is linked to perpetration of intimate relationship violence in early adulthood, focusing on men aged 18 to 24 years. This article will also discuss the costs of violence among young adults and propose possible public health interventions to address the current situation of widespread domestic violence. It should be noted that most of these results come from studies based on young adults in the United States, but the articles reviewed attempt to generalize the data to a broader population, which would include young adults in Canada. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as the "Physical, ...... middle of document ...... that intervention should ideally begin at the point of such exposures in order to prevent young people from ending up as victims or as perpetrators in intimate relationships as young adults. There is sufficient research that supports the argument that there is a definite link between exposure to violence in childhood and perpetration of violence as young adults, particularly among men. Whether it is physical violence, sexual abuse, verbal aggression or parental conflict, there is a lasting impact that directly or indirectly leads to the perpetration of violence in early adulthood and beyond . It is important to recognize that this is not a problem but an epidemic that is causing loss of life. It is important that we also understand the abuser as a victim and end the cycle of violence and its contributions to IPV among young adults..