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The definition of domestic violence varies depending on the context in which the term is used. A clinical or behavioral definition is “a pattern of assaultive and/or coercive behaviors, including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks, as well as economic coercion, that adults or adolescents use against their intimate partners.” Legal definitions across the States generally describe specific conduct or acts that are subject to civil and criminal actions, and the specific language used may vary depending on whether the definition is found in the civil or criminal sections of the State’s code. Approximately 46 States, the District of Columbia, American …

Created by: U S Department of Health and Human Serv, Created by: Child Welfare Information Gateway, Created by: U S Department of Health and Human Ser

Topic: Politics / Current Events
Media: Book
ISBN: 1288995148
Language: English
Pages: 64