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Domestic Violence. The Warning Signs and When To Address It.

Domestic violence also known as domestic abuse or Intimate partner violence has one definition; “maintain control over someone else.  The abusers always demonstrate abusive behaviors to gain power over their family members or partners”.  In addition, a domestic abuse can be in many forms: emotional, sexual, financial or physical and anyone from a child to an elder can be the victim. However, today I will talk about Intimate Partner Violence which I will cover the signs of abuse and when to seek help.

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