Domestic Violence

Domestic violence law and the term "domestic violence" usually refers to crimes involving domestic abuse, such as child abuse and child neglect, spousal abuse or domestic-partner abuse, and elder abuse. Domestic abuse isn't just physical; it also covers the threats, emotional abuse, harassment, and stalking that a spouse, partner, or date uses to control someone else's behavior. The abuse can be directed against anyone: children, former partners, roommates, and parents, but it is most typically directed against women. Domestic violence is a crime in all 50 states. However, in addition to cooperating with the prosecution of criminal charges, the victim of domestic violence can file civil charges. Read the following domestic violence information to learn more about domestic violence law, domestic abuse law and spousal abuse. You can locate a domestic violence lawyer, attorney or a child abuse lawyer by using the lawyer search directory.

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State Specific Resources
-  State Criminal Codes & Statutes-  Criminal Process in Your State
-  State Crime Victim Assistance Websites
 
Articles
-  Restraining Orders-  Child Abuse and Neglect
-  Child Abuse and Neglect: What's In a Name?-  Legal Consequences of Abuse
-  Elder Abuse-  Dealing with Domestic Abuse
-  Co-Sleeping Can Mean Danger for Babies and Parents
 
Domestic Violence FAQs
-  Domestic Violence and Abuse FAQ
 
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