Discussing The Epidemic Of Domestic Violence

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The research topic I choose to discuss is domestic violence. Domestic violence is a violent act that occurs when a person experience physical violence, isolation, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. It can be considered a single act or a pattern that occurs in various relationships. I chose this topic because it is something I faced many years ago. Discussing this topic will not only help others get an understanding of the issue, but it will also promote different ways to prevent them from facing it as well.

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