Domestic violence in the United States is a serious and pervasive issue that affects millions of people each year. It is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior by one intimate partner against another, and can include physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse.
Domestic violence is a major public health problem, and has significant consequences for both victims and their families. Victims of domestic violence are more likely to experience physical and mental health problems, and are at increased risk for homelessness, poverty, and unemployment. Children who witness domestic violence are also more likely to experience physical and mental health problems, and are at increased risk for perpetrating or being victims of violence themselves.
