Violent Crimes: The Victims Of Domestic Violence

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Many victims of domestic violence often ask themselves, “When will the abuse stop?” Unfortunately there is not an answer to that. Domestic violence is when one partner shows violence and aggressive behavior to the other. It occurs more often than people realize and the effects are indescribable. It does not just have a toll on the victim, but also to the people in the household. Abusers who commit a crime like this frequently do this to have control over the victim, which results in the victim being physically and mentally damaged.
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There are several signs of domestic violence, such as jealousy. In some cases, an abuser will question the victim about who they communicate with, accuses the victim of flirting or cheating, or possibly

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