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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SAN DIEGO —
San Diego’s one-stop shop for domestic violence victims has outgrown its downtown headquarters and needs a larger spot to accommodate additional expansion plans and new social service partnerships.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Years after surviving their shootings, Gabriel and Ranta have become advocates for victims of domestic violence.
—Dhanika Pineda, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Officers responded to the domestic violence call at a home in the 300 block of Arcadia Street about 7:30 p.m.
Investigators said the woman shot the man at least once.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
Trammell, 19, had been arrested for a misdemeanor domestic violence warrant on a case filed in 2022.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Years after surviving their shootings, Gabriel and Ranta have become advocates for victims of domestic violence.
—Dhanika Pineda, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Officers responded to the domestic violence call at a home in the 300 block of Arcadia Street about 7:30 p.m.
Investigators said the woman shot the man at least once.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
Trammell, 19, had been arrested for a misdemeanor domestic violence warrant on a case filed in 2022.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024
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“Domestic violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domestic%20violence. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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