What is domestic violence?

Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in an​ intimate partner relationship​ that is ​used by one person to gain or maintain ​​power and control ​ov he other.​ DDomestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in an​ intimate partner relationship​ that is ​used by one person to gain or maintain ​​power and control over the other.​ Domestic violence is a controlled and calculated set of behaviors​ that begin slowly and subtly and increase in frequency and intensity over time. 

estic violence is a controlled and calculated set of behaviors​ that begin slowly and subtly and increase in frequency and intensity over time. 


Recognize the Pattern & Types of Domestic Violence

  • Family Abuse / Violence
  • Dating Abuse / Violence
  • Relationship Abuse / Violence
  • Intimate Partner Abuse / Violence
  • Interpersonal Abuse / Violence
  • Child Abuse / Violence
pattern of violence
  • Physical Abuse
  • Verbal Abuse
  • Emotional / Mental Abuse
  • Cyber Abuse
  • Financial Abuse

Domestic violence progresses in phases based on a power & control dynamic