domestic violence
noun
: violent or abusive behavior directed by one family or household member against another
He helped start Austin's Children's Advocacy Center, which works with abused kids, and a family-justice division of the D.A.'s office, which prosecutes those accused of domestic violence and helps their families get back to normal.—
John Cloud
John Clouda domestic violence hotline
In another disturbing trend, women are victims of domestic violence that spills into the workplace.—Sarah Henry
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Those convicted of domestic violence and granted probation by a judge are required to enroll in the the batterers’ treatment program.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
Johnson was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries incurred during the arrest, then was booked into jail on suspicion of several charges, including domestic violence and child endangerment, Maggi said.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Some of the more common signs of domestic violence include physical aggression, such as slapping, hitting, or pushing.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Working alongside changemakers like New York Senator Kevin Parker, domestic violence advocate and media personality Chrissy Monroe, and Dr. Debra Wentz, President and CEO of NJAMHAA, has reminded me that mental health is a movement, not an isolating mission.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
Johnson was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries incurred during the arrest, then was booked into jail on suspicion of several charges, including domestic violence and child endangerment, Maggi said.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Some of the more common signs of domestic violence include physical aggression, such as slapping, hitting, or pushing.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Working alongside changemakers like New York Senator Kevin Parker, domestic violence advocate and media personality Chrissy Monroe, and Dr. Debra Wentz, President and CEO of NJAMHAA, has reminded me that mental health is a movement, not an isolating mission.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
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“Domestic violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domestic%20violence. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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