Domestic violence
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Domestic violence | Classification and external resources | eMedicine | article/805546 | MeSH | D017579 |
Family law | Marriage & Similar status | * Marriage * Types of marriages * Prenuptial agreement * Cohabitation * Civil union * Domestic partnership | Dissolution of marriage | * Divorce * Annulment * Alimony * Void and Voidable marriage * Separation * Parenting plan * Residence (ENG) * Parental rights * Parenting coordinator (USA) | Parent legal | * Paternity * Legitimacy * Child custody * Legal guardian * Adoption * Child support * Contact & Visitation * Grandparent visitation | Child legal | * U.N. Rights of the Child * Children 's rights * Emancipation * Foster care * Ward * Parental child abduction | Conflict of laws | * Conflict of laws * Divorce * Marriage * Nullity * International child abduction * Hague Convention (child abduction) | Related areas | * Family * Adultery * Paternity fraud * Bigamy * CAFCASS (ENG) * CPS (USA) * Child abuse * Domestic violence * Incest * Child-selling | * v * t * e |
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence (IPV), is defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one partner against another in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation.[1] Domestic violence, so defined, has many forms, including physical aggression or assault (hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, slapping, throwing objects), or threats thereof; sexual abuse; emotional abuse; controlling or domineering; intimidation; stalking; passive/covert abuse (e.g., neglect); and economic deprivation.[1][2]
Alcohol consumption[3] and mental illness[4] can be co-morbid
References: Main article: Physical abuse Kalighat Painting, "Woman Striking Man With Broom," Calcutta, India, 1875