What is Family Violence?
Family violence is a pattern of behaviors used to establish and maintain power and control over another person. It can include verbal, physical, emotional, psychological and sexual attacks.
Family violence is a social problem, not an individual family problem. Regardless of gender or age, anyone can be a victim of family violence, but no one needs to be. Family violence is a crime.
Signs of Family Violence
You may be in an abusive relationship or the victim of family violence if someone close to you:
