It's a crime to threaten or hit another person. If you are the victim of domestic violence, you have the right to protect yourself and to expect help from others. Don't stay in your home. Doing nothing solves nothing . Go to a friend, neighbor, or relative.
Temporary shelter is available for victims of domestic violence and their children.
In some states, officers will arrest a batterer if there are any physical signs of injury. The sooner you report a battering the better. By allowing others to become involved you are helping yourself, and helping the batterer. Through Get the name and the phone number of the police officer investigating your case. If there is enough evidence against your assailant, an arrest will be made.