Domestic violence isn't just physical contact. It can occur in many different ways. Different states legally recognize domestic violence in different ways. Here are domestic violence offenses listed by amount of frequency.
Assault
Harassment
Criminal Mischief
Terroristic Threats
Burglary
Criminal Trespass
Criminal Restraint
Sexual Assault
Homicide
Criminal Sexual Contact
Here are some further statitics that present the truth of domestic violence and the effects it has.
95% of abuse victims are women
4 million women suffer violence from the hands of a current or former partner each year
A woman is beaten every 9 seconds in America
Women between 20 and 34 are the most frequent abuse victims
Two thirds of abusers are between 24 and 40 years old
37% of women seen in emergency rooms are domestic violence victims
Abused women are 5 times more likely to attempt suicide
Violence is stated as the reason for divorce in over 20% of cases
Domestic violence happens to women of all race and ethnic backgrounds
Up to 50% of abused women have their abusers interfere with their work and education
74% of abused women are harassed by their abuser at work
54% of abused women miss significant time at work
One third of abuse victims are abused again within six months after a violence event
Over 3 million children are exposed to family violence
Up to 60% of men who abuse women also abuse their children
28% of high school and college women are abused on dates
80% of abused women say an order of protection delivers a strong message
Most protection order violations occur within the first 90 days
