INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
Definition – Intimate Partner Violence is physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal mistreatment for the purpose of gaining power and control over an intimate partner. Domestic/Relationship Violence can occur within a number of relationships: marriages, dating relationships, friends, roommates, and same-sex partnerships. Domestic/Relationship Violence can include put-downs, name-calling, intimidation, threats, hitting, strangulation, punching, slapping, and forced sexual acts.
LINKS
Check out these other links for more information:
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Family Violence Prevention Fund
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance
DomesticViolence.org
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