When domestic abuse is perpetrated by an intimate partner, it is referred to as intimate partner violence.
When a child is a victim of domestic abuse, it is referred to aschild abuse.
If you are in immediate danger, call911.
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Types of Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse can take many forms.
It can be extremelytraumaticto experience, leaving behind physical wounds, emotional scars, and health issues.
It can affect every aspect of the persons life and make it difficult for them to function.
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