"Domestic violence is violence or other abuse that occurs in a domestic setting, such as in a marriage or cohabitation."
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse that occurs in a close relationship.
Definition and types of domestic violence: Understanding what constitutes domestic violence and the different types of abuse that can occur in a family setting.
Causes and triggers of domestic violence: Exploring the underlying factors that contribute to domestic violence, such as past trauma, substance abuse, and cultural norms.
The impact of domestic violence on victims: Examining the physical, psychological, and emotional effects that domestic violence can have on victims and their families.
Domestic violence laws and policies: Familiarizing oneself with the legal framework around domestic violence, including protective orders, criminal charges, and custody orders.
Prevention and intervention strategies: Identifying effective strategies for preventing domestic violence from occurring and intervening when abuse is suspected or confirmed.
Domestic violence and children: Learning about the particular challenges and risks posed to children who witness or experience domestic violence.
Counseling and therapy for victims and perpetrators: Exploring the various types of therapy and counseling options available to both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
Domestic violence in same-sex relationships: Understanding the unique dynamics at play in same-sex relationships and how domestic violence can occur in these contexts.
Domestic violence in immigrant and refugee populations: Recognizing the particular challenges faced by immigrant and refugee populations when it comes to domestic violence, including language barriers and fear of deportation.
The role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system: Examining the ways in which law enforcement and the criminal justice system respond to domestic violence cases and the potential shortcomings of these responses.
"It can assume multiple forms, including physical, verbal, emotional, economic, religious, reproductive, or sexual abuse."
"It involves violence against children, parents, or the elderly."
"Worldwide, the victims of domestic violence are overwhelmingly women, and women tend to experience more severe forms of violence."
"The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 1 in 3 of all women are subject to domestic violence at some point in their life."
"Research has established that there exists a direct and significant correlation between a country's level of gender inequality and rates of domestic violence."
"Domestic violence is among the most underreported crimes worldwide for both men and women."
"In abusive relationships, there may be a cycle of abuse during which tensions rise and an act of violence is committed, followed by a period of reconciliation and calm."
"Many people do not recognize themselves as abusers or victims, because they may consider their experiences as family conflicts that had gotten out of control."
"As a result of abuse, victims may experience physical disabilities, dysregulated aggression, chronic health problems, mental illness, limited finances, and a poor ability to create healthy relationships."
"Children who live in a household with violence often show psychological problems from an early age, such as avoidance, hypervigilance to threats and dysregulated aggression."
"Victims may be trapped in domestically violent situations through isolation, power and control, traumatic bonding to the abuser, cultural acceptance, lack of financial resources, fear, and shame, or to protect children."
"[...] includes the use of technology to harass, control, monitor, stalk or hack."
"Domestic murder includes stoning, bride burning, honor killing, and dowry death, which sometimes involves non-cohabitating family members."
"It can range from subtle, coercive forms to marital rape and other violent physical abuse, such as choking, beating, female genital mutilation, and acid throwing that may result in disfigurement or death."
"In 2015, the United Kingdom's Home Office widened the definition of domestic violence to include coercive control."
"Domestic violence often happens in the context of forced or child marriages."
"In some countries, domestic violence may be seen as justified or legally permitted, particularly in cases of actual or suspected infidelity on the part of the woman."
"Victims may experience severe psychological disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)."
"It may produce an intergenerational cycle of violence in children and other family members, who may feel that such violence is acceptable or condoned."