Violence is now acknowledged as a public health crisis. The emphasis of public health is on the safety, health, and welfare of the entire populace. Previously, recognizing violence was the absolute jurisdiction of the legal system but is now acknowledged as an issue of the public health system. Owing to the continuous growth of abuse, whether it is spousal abuse, child abuse or elder abuse, as well as rape and sexual assault on women and children, the need for health-related public services to come forward has risen
