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Importance Of Understanding Domestic Violence
The U.S. Surgeon General routinely recognizes domestic violence to be a major health concern in our country. Understanding the definition of domestic violence can help you take action against it. Some people may not even realize that they are inflicting domestic violence on someone else. On the flip side, victims will not know to take action against their abusers if they do not realize that what is being inflicted upon them is, in fact, domestic violence.
If you believe that you or a loved one is the victim of this kind of abuse, you can seek protection from an experienced California attorney at the Law Firm of Grant E. Bayerle, APC. Grant E. Bayerle has the expertise to help take action to get protection, but you need to first recognize the kind of abuse you are facing.
Definition Of Domestic Violence
According to the United States Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, the definition of domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner.
Many forms of abuse are included in the definition of domestic violence, including:
- Physical abuse can include hitting, biting, slapping, battering, shoving, punching, pulling hair, burning, cutting, pinching, etc. (any type of violent behavior inflicted on the victim). Physical abuse also includes denying someone medical treatment and forcing drug/alcohol use on someone.
- Sexual abuse occurs when the abuser coerces or attempts to coerce the victim into having sexual contact or sexual behavior without the victim’s consent. This often takes the form of marital rape, attacking sexual body parts, or physical violence that is followed by forcing sex.
- Emotional abuse involves invalidating or deflating the victim’s sense of self-worth and/or self-esteem. Emotional abuse often takes the form of constant criticism, name-calling, injuring the victim’s relationship with his/her children, or interfering with the victim’s abilities.
- Psychological abuse involves the abuser invoking fear through intimidation; threatening to physically hurt himself/herself, the victim, children, the victim’s family, or friends.
These are only a few of the ways a person can suffer from domestic abuse. No matter what you are facing, Grant E. Bayerle and his team can help you begin the course to stop this behavior once and for all.
Put An End To Abuse Today
If you are in an abusive relationship, we can help take the necessary steps to protect yourself and prevent these things from happening again. If you are in the San Marcos area, visit us at 100 E. San Marcos Blvd., Ste. 400, San Marcos, CA 92069, and schedule your free initial 30-minute consultation today. Call (760) 744-5252 or email us here to begin protecting yourself and your family.