A better question is how many men or women are prosecuted for a domestic violence arrest? The purpose of the arrest, is to with cause, stop the violence then or in the near future so one or both parties can get a injunction, start the legal breakup, and or be ordered to anger management in lieu of prosecution. Women can be the aggressors although usually less than men, but it happens. Sao seldom prosecutes these cases without aggravating factors.