Violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.
‘police, social services, and voluntary agencies are working together to tackle domestic violence’
‘On that day police received more than 1,300 calls reporting domestic violence.’
‘There is also a workshop with women from various backgrounds who had suffered terrible domestic violence.’
‘It is a breeding ground for drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence and gang mentality.’
‘But domestic violence is different, she adds, since it has a huge impact on a victim's work life and general well-being.’
‘While no price tag can be put on the human cost of domestic violence, London is beginning to calculate its drain on public services.’
‘Every year 100,000 women in the capital seek medical help, and 17 per cent of homelessness applications are a result of domestic violence, according to Mayor Ken Livingstone.’
‘The not-for-profit organization provides shelter, counseling and support to victims of domestic violence and their children, with the annual art auction as its largest fundraiser.’
‘Several nonprofits across the country are working with companies to develop workplace initiatives to help curb domestic violence toward women and men.’
‘The novel is very much concerned with domestic violence and its traumatic consequences both for the individual and the community.’
‘Examples include domestic violence, sexual assault (of which the overwhelming majority is committed by someone whom the victim knows) and child abuse.’
‘It is a moving letter written against a background of domestic violence.’
‘Can exposure to domestic violence and neglect damage brain circuits?’
‘Many face such challenges as poverty, domestic violence, social isolation, chemical abuse, or being adolescent parents.’
‘The link between pet abuse and domestic violence is well documented.’
‘I think the ability to be able to talk about domestic violence is hindered massively by the shame associated with it.’
‘Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence.’
‘Parental alcoholism, drug abuse, mental instability, and severe domestic violence resulted in feelings of emotional (or symbolic) abandonment, as well.’
‘Because of parental death, domestic violence, or drug abuse, nine of the women were removed from their families of origin and placed in foster care.’
‘Feminist writings have focused attention on domestic violence and challenged the assumptions of approaches that blame women for their victimization.’
‘Concern for the safety of the victim of domestic violence is always a priority in my work.’
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