What is domestic Violence?
Abuse, intimate partner violence, battery, family violence, inter-personal violence, relationship violence, dating violence, spousal violence…these terms are often used interchangeably to describe domestic violence.
Domestic violence occurs within a family or intimate relationship when one person exercises power and control over the other(s) through a pattern of intentional behaviors.
Types of Abuse
What behaviors are associated with abuse?
Dynamics of abuse
What makes a relationship abusive?
signs of abuse
Are there warning signs of abuse?
Impact of abuse
Who is impacted and how are they affected?