Domestic violence is one family or household member physically, sexually or psychologically abusing another. Sometimes weapons are used. Sometimes property is damaged. Threatening physical harm is also domestic violence.
Domestic violence hurts both women and men.
Most of these women have children who also suffer emotionally and physically. Children may be harmed while trying to protect their mothers. Domestic violence is against the law in Hawaii and most other states. No one has the right to physically, sexually or psychologically abuse you. You never deserve to be hit or abused.