Domestic violence or domestic abuse typically occurs between people who are in an intimate relationship. Most often the abusers are husbands, ex-husbands, boyfriends or intimate partners. Domestic violence includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Both men and women can be victims of domestic abuse, but females are most often the victims. Domestic violence is one of the most common forms of violence and happens in most societies all over the world. It happens to women of all backgrounds. Knowing the signs of abuse You may not be able to identify abuse in the early stages as it usually begins in a subtle way. It can begin as an occasional unkind comment, can turn more vicious later on and over a period of time the abuser begins controlling your behavior and your life. As the situation worsens the abuse can become more frequent, severe and violent putting your safety and that of your children at a dangerous risk. Here are some signs that will help you know if you are in a relation
