Abuse Is Not Okay
What kind of behavior is defined as domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a crime in all states, though each state’s laws are a little different.
Abuse can include:
- physical attacks, including forced sexual relations
- verbal abuse or harassment, including disrespectful or demeaning comments
- threats against you or another family member
- creating disturbances at your place of work
- harassing telephone calls
- spying on you
- child abuse
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