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
Sarah HenryExamples of domestic violence in a Sentence
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Deshawn Johnson, 26, was charged with pandering, pimping, human trafficking, domestic violence and making criminal threats.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
She was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, failure to yield, vehicle theft, residential burglary, domestic violence, resisting arrest and committing a felony while on bail.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
During Garza’s sentencing, the victim spoke about the impact the August 2023 domestic violence incident had on her daughter, who is 2 years old.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
Her plea to the domestic violence charge was not immediately clear.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Magistrates’ duties include accepting guilty pleas, issuing arrest and search warrants, overseeing first appearances following arrests, setting release conditions, accepting involuntary commitment applications and issuing temporary domestic violence protection orders.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
To honor Dennis's philanthropic legacy, the Prince family said that, in lieu of flowers, contributions could be made to The Shade Tree, which is a nonprofit that provides services to victims of domestic violence, and the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2024
Individual states often have their own domestic violence hotlines as well.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Apr. 2024
For example, data show domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
She was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, failure to yield, vehicle theft, residential burglary, domestic violence, resisting arrest and committing a felony while on bail.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
During Garza’s sentencing, the victim spoke about the impact the August 2023 domestic violence incident had on her daughter, who is 2 years old.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
Her plea to the domestic violence charge was not immediately clear.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Magistrates’ duties include accepting guilty pleas, issuing arrest and search warrants, overseeing first appearances following arrests, setting release conditions, accepting involuntary commitment applications and issuing temporary domestic violence protection orders.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
To honor Dennis's philanthropic legacy, the Prince family said that, in lieu of flowers, contributions could be made to The Shade Tree, which is a nonprofit that provides services to victims of domestic violence, and the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2024
Individual states often have their own domestic violence hotlines as well.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Apr. 2024
For example, data show domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Domestic violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domestic%20violence. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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