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Children and Domestic Violence: Summary of State Laws
www.ncdsv.orgChildren and Domestic Violence: Summary of State Laws Defining Domestic ... in their definitions of domestic violence. ... 'Domestic violence' includes any incident resulting in the abuse, assault, harassment, or the attempts or threats thereof Persons Included in Definition
Expanding Definitions of Domestic Violence
www.saveservices.orgof statutory definitions of domestic violence at the state level. From 1997 to 2003, it is estimated that states enacted 1,500 new domestic violence laws, an average of 30 per
Definitions of Domestic Violence - Child Welfare
www.childwelfare.govin its statutory definition of physical child abuse and neglect. Montana includes "commission of acts of violence against another person residing in the child's home" in its definition of psychological abuse or neglect. On the other hand, 15 States, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico include child abuse in their definitions of domestic violence. 12
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: LITERATURE REVIEW
webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.ukDefinitions of domestic violence are socially constructed, have developed over time, and reflect prevailing understandings, interests and power distributions (Muehlenhard & Kimes 1999). Feminist understandings shaped by the lived experiences of abused women and by supporting research evidence, have helped to expand