Domestic violence is a pattern of intentional coercive behavior used to establish and maintain control over an intimate partner, ex-partner, or family member through fear or intimidation.

Anyone can be victimized by domestic violence. Victims can be of any age, sex, race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, education, employment, or marital status. Although both men and women can be abused, most domestic violence is committed against women by their male partners or ex-partners.

About Domestic Violence

• What is domestic violence?
• Why does domestic violence happen?
• How do I know if I’m being abused?
• I think someone I know is being abused. How can I help?
• Why do people victimized by domestic violence feel trapped?
• What is domestic violence advocacy?
• What is safety planning?
• What is an order of protection?
• What will happen if I call the police?
• What is teen dating violence?
• Does witnessing domestic violence effect children?
• What about my pets?