What Is the Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence IPV) and Marriage

What is the relationship between intimate partner violence IPV) and marriage?

A) Men and women who are married feel empowered to report abuse, thus the statistics we have on IPV between married couples are very accurate.
B) Men and women who are married experience less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitating.
C) Men and women who are married experience considerably more abuse, than those who are cohabitating, or separated.
D) Men and women who are married prefer to seek therapy and counseling for their problems rather than hitting, punching, or screaming.