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Domestic violence occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate or harm the other. The term "intimate partner violence" (IPV) is often used synonymously, other terms have included "wife beating", "wife battering", "relationship violence", "domestic abuse", "spousal abuse", and "family violence" with some legal jurisdictions having specific definitions.
Recent attention to domestic violence began in the women's movement as concern about wives being beaten by their husbands, and has remained a major focus of modern feminism, particularly in terms of "violence against women".
Estimates are that only about a third of cases of domestic violence are actually reported in the US and UK. In other places where there has been less attention and less support, reported cases would be still lower.
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Domestic Violence Coordinating Council - The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council is Delaware's Coordinated Response to Domestic Violence
Kent County Domestic Violence Community Coordinate Response Team - Provides a collection of resources on the prevention of domestic violence by a group working to cooperate, coordinate, and collaborate on all community efforts and levels to eliminate it.
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North Durham Domestic Violence Forum - Provides information, help and advice to women and children experiencing domestic abuse as well as information on the issue surrounding domestic violence.
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