Domestic Violence The United States Department Of Justice

The United States department of Justice (2015) defines domestic violence as a â€Å"pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used to by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner†. Domestic violence occurs in every culture, country, and age group. It affects individuals from all socioeconomic, educational, religious backgrounds, and occurs in both same-sex and heterosexual relationships. For this paper I will take a look at how domestic violence affects marriages. I will explore the definition of domestic violence and take a look at theoretical explanations for domestic violence. With this foundation I will explore the impact that domestic abuse has on marriage and parenting along with the value and efficacy of current resources, initiatives, as well as support networks used to aid victims. When doing a search for the definition of domestic violence one will find that there is no general agreement on the term. Each writer de fines the term according to their topic or agenda. For example: the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (2015) defines domestic abuse as the â€Å"willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behaviors as part of a systemic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another†, while the Domestic Abuse Roundtable (2008) defines it as â€Å"one partner in an intimate relationship abuses the other†. While the definition may vary slightly,Show MoreRelatedDomestic Violence : The United States Department Of Justice956 Words   |  4 PagesCurrently in the United States, every one-in-three women and one-in-four men are abused physically by their chosen partner in their lifetime. 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