domestic violence

American  

1. acts of violence or abuse against a person living in one's household, especially a member of one's immediate family.

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Example Sentences

Before you scream, of course issues like childcare, education and domestic violence affect men, and not just women.

From BBC

The Limoges University Hospital, which wants to open a women's health centre dedicated to victims of domestic violence, with a total budget of 2.5 million euros, hopes to borrow one million from the public.

From Barron's

Queen Camilla spoke about her work with victims of domestic violence and said the focus had to be on ensuring young men do not become abusive partners as adults.

From BBC

Then on New Year's Eve, Baroness May's guest edit is set to cover domestic violence, trust in politics and modern slavery.

From BBC

Nine years after imposing a statewide alcohol ban to curb addiction, domestic violence, and financial ruin among its poorest families, Bihar - India's poorest state - still struggles to gauge the policy's effectiveness.

From BBC