Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world. It is a pattern of behavior in which one partner in a romantic relationship uses physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological violence to control the other partner.
Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and financial abuse. Physical abuse can include hitting, punching, kicking, or choking. Sexual abuse can include rape, forced oral sex, or unwanted sexual touching. Emotional abuse can include verbal insults, humiliation, or threats. Financial abuse can include controlling a partner’s access to money or resources.
