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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domestic violence

Board members for the nonprofit, which runs domestic violence shelters in the L.A. area, approved the arrangement in 2018, according to emails.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Postpartum depression, limited partner support, housing problems, domestic violence, and other unmet social or safety needs can make it harder for new mothers to prioritize their own health, Yee said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Berry has been a vocal supporter for victims of domestic violence and a volunteer at the Jenesse Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to domestic violence intervention and prevention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The criticism: Some people online pointed out that Black women face higher rates of domestic violence than average.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

Let us recognize that the first right of every American is to be free from domestic violence.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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