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
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Nikki filed for divorce from the former Dancing with the Stars pro in September 2024, just weeks after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
If a victim of domestic violence seeks an order of protection while also seeking child support, divorce or other civil matter, the order of protection is transferred from the domestic violence to domestic relations court.
—Donna Miller, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
American Eagle also plans to launch a limited edition Sydney jean to raise awareness of domestic violence, with sales proceeds going to a nonprofit crisis counseling service.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
Yet there was no similar message shown to viewers who might need help dealing with domestic violence, however triggering the scene might have been.
—William Earl, Variety, 30 July 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
If a victim of domestic violence seeks an order of protection while also seeking child support, divorce or other civil matter, the order of protection is transferred from the domestic violence to domestic relations court.
—Donna Miller, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
American Eagle also plans to launch a limited edition Sydney jean to raise awareness of domestic violence, with sales proceeds going to a nonprofit crisis counseling service.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
Yet there was no similar message shown to viewers who might need help dealing with domestic violence, however triggering the scene might have been.
—William Earl, Variety, 30 July 2025
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“Domestic violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domestic%20violence. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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