Difference between revisions of "Domestic and intimate partner violence"
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| − | [[Domestic and intimate partner violence]] is a broad category that covers violence between people who are in an intimate relationship, people who are related and people who live together. While the definition varies by jurisdiction there has been a tendency for the definition to grow since the |
+ | [[Domestic and intimate partner violence]] is a broad category that covers violence between people who are in an intimate relationship, people who are related and people who live together. While the definition varies by jurisdiction there has been a tendency for the definition to grow since the 1960s. Domestic and intimate partner violence can be abbreviated DV/IPV. |
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| + | Whereas DV/IPV and was originally seen as physical violence it now encompasses many behaviours including, most recently in many countries, [[coercive control]]. The growing definition has been accompanies by increasingly harsh penalties that disproportionately impact men. |
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Many references to [[domestic violence]] in public discourse are actually references to [[intimate partner violence]]. |
Many references to [[domestic violence]] in public discourse are actually references to [[intimate partner violence]]. |
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Revision as of 03:13, 20 January 2024
Domestic and intimate partner violence is a broad category that covers violence between people who are in an intimate relationship, people who are related and people who live together. While the definition varies by jurisdiction there has been a tendency for the definition to grow since the 1960s. Domestic and intimate partner violence can be abbreviated DV/IPV.
Whereas DV/IPV and was originally seen as physical violence it now encompasses many behaviours including, most recently in many countries, coercive control. The growing definition has been accompanies by increasingly harsh penalties that disproportionately impact men.
Many references to domestic violence in public discourse are actually references to intimate partner violence.
The category of Intimate Partner Violence includes articles where an accusation has been made. Inclusion in this category does not imply guilt.