Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. Everyone argues or fights with their partner or spouse now and then. When that quarrel gets out of control and turns to physical violence or abuse it becomes a crime. Abuse usually means physical violence such as pushing, shoving, grabbing, pulling, slapping, choking, punching, etc. Furthermore, when someone intimidates a partner or date by using physical violence, threats, emotional abuse, harassment, or stalking to control the behavior of their partner, they are committing domestic violence.
Domestic violence is a crime.
You are not responsible for someone else's violent behavior. Nearly one-fourth of all relationships include violence. Up to one-half of all wives are beaten at least once by their husbands. Domestic violence happens to people of all races, income, and education levels. Violence in the home usually becomes more frequent and severe over time.