
Family Law: Understanding 5 Different Types of Domestic Violence
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, domestic violence has quickly become one of the number one concerns of the U.S. today. Many victims and instigators of domestic violence alike, do not even realize that what they are doing is a crime. Domestic violence can occur between spouses, with children, or between people who are dating. Domestic violence can take the form of several different kinds of abuses including: Sexual: This occurs when the abuser forces the victim to engage in sexual behavior against their will. Some examples include physical violence with forced sex, marital rape, sexually belittling the victim, and making sexual jokes about the victim.Physical: Physical abuse covers a wide range of behavior including biting, slapping, burning, and cutting. An abuser that forces their victim to use drugs or refuses to provide…