definition of domestic violence ireland
Northern Irelandâs Shocking Domestic Violence Statistics. 15th January 2015 11:09 am | MKB Law | MKB Law News | No comments yet. Definition of Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence is defined as violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving violent abuse by a partner or spouse. In 2011 the PSNI reported that they were responding to a case of domestic violence every 23 minutes. 2  The police must attend to an average of 60 domestic cases per day in Northern Ireland. 3  The cost of domestic violence to Northern Ireland is up to Â£180 million per year.