Intimate partner violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmɪt ˈpɑːrtnər ˈvaɪələns/), also known as domestic violence, is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner.
Etymology
The term "intimate partner violence" is derived from the words "intimate" meaning close or personal, "partner" referring to a person who takes part in an undertaking with another, and "violence" meaning behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone.
Types of Intimate Partner Violence
There are several types of intimate partner violence, including but not limited to:
- Physical abuse - This involves intentional acts causing injury or trauma to another person by way of bodily contact.
- Emotional abuse - This is a form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another to behavior that may result in psychological trauma.
- Sexual abuse - This is an act in which a person intentionally forces another to engage in sexual activity against their will.
- Economic abuse - This is a form of abuse when one intimate partner has control over the other partner's access to economic resources.
Prevention and Intervention
Prevention and intervention strategies for intimate partner violence include counseling, legal action, and community resources.
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