What is domestic violence?
The social definition is that it is a pattern of behavior used to establish and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Domestic violence consists of physical, sexual, psychological, and/or emotional abuse. Without intervention domestic violence can become more destructive over time and can become lethal.

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1. What is domestic violence?
2. What is the legal definition of domestic violence?
3. What is a criminal no contact order?
4. What is an order for protection?
5. What is an anti-harassment order?
6. Can domestic violence charges be dropped?
7. Why did the police make an arrest?
8. Is it a crime to interfere with a 911 call?