The monetary cost of domestic violence is estimated at approximately $8.3 billion per year, made up of increased medical expenses (approximately $5.8 billion ) and a loss of productivity (2.5 billion). ) according to Dr. Robert Pearl. When the police, judicial and administrative costs associated with domestic violence are added, the cost is likely much higher. Not to mention the human suffering that comes from having a child witness or lose a parent to domestic violence. These types of costs have lifetime effects and cannot be priced..