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What is Domestic Violence (DV) or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

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Phases overview
Phase 1: What is Domestic Violence (DV) or Intimate Partner Violence (IVP)
What is Domestic Violence (DV) or Intimate Partner Violence (IVP)
Phase 3: Why Don't They Just Leave?
Why Don't They Just Leave?

What is Domestic Violence (DV) or Intimate Partner Violence (IVP)

October 3, 2024 4:00 AM - October 4, 2024 4:00 AM

Domestic abuse is coercive and/or abusive behavior that is used by one person to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner, family member, dating partner, spouse, ex-spouse, or cohabitant. Domestic abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional/psychological, financial, technological, stalking, and/or coercive behavior that is intended to intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, scare, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, and/or wound someone


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