Understanding Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a critical issue that impacts the lives of many people, leading to devastating physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. In Australia, domestic violence is defined under the Family Law Act 1975 as “violent, threatening or other behaviour by a person that coerces or controls a member of the person’s family, …
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What is Domestic Violence and How to Recognise It
Understanding Domestic Violence Domestic violence refers to abuse or violence that occurs in a domestic setting, such as in a marriage or cohabitation. This term is often used synonymously with intimate partner violence, which is committed by one of the people in an intimate relationship against the other. Domestic violence can also involve violence against …