A threat may also be a crime. Domestic violence is the most common form of violence and needs to be made a public issue . You should not think that because it is your husband, your boyfriend or a member of your family that assaults you that it is not important. In the law this is the same as an assault by any other person. The Court may fine or imprison any person guilty of these crimes.
Many people have a lot of false ideas about domestic violence.
This makes it very hard for women who suffer the abuse of a violent partner . Not only do they suffer from the brutality, but they also often don't get the support and understanding they deserve. These false ideas often blame the woman for the abuse and find excuses for her violent partner. Here are some of those false ideas and also the true facts. True Fact - If your husband beats you it is a criminal offence.