INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

It consists of any form of violence, including but not limited to psychological, physical, sexual, economic abuse, perpetrated by a person toward another, in the context of a conjugal or intimate relationship.



Intimate Partner Violence can be experienced in any type of relationship, whether it is exclusive or non-exclusive, romantic, or non-romantic, with or without commitment, and regardless of the sexual orientation or gender identity of the person involved.

In a situation of violence, as soon as a threat of assault or a death threat is expressed, a simple assault, an assault causing bodily harm, an assault with weapon, criminal harassment, a sexual assault, is committed, IT BECOMES A CRIME.

If you are in danger, feel threatened or are afraid, do no wait! Dial 911 immediately.

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