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The article presents an integrated model for the intervention with survivors and aggressors of domestic violence developed under the auspices of the Intitule for Individual, Group, and Organizational Development, Inc., a non for profit organization in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. The model discussed has a preventive approach at different levels. It has a strong influence of ecosystemic, empowerment, strengths and resilience perspectives, and social constructionism. The paper presents altematives for primary and secondary prevention of domestic violence. The author presents specific recommendations for the elimination or control of the problemof domestic violence including the diverse sectors of society and different strategies. The recommendations placed an important emphasis to the analysis andrevisión of social policy related to families and domestic violence. The author invites to create a collective effort towards the commitment necessary for the elimination or control of domestic violence.