Definition
Individuals age 18 and older who have been subjected to a persistent pattern behavior in which one intimate partner uses physical violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation and emotional, sexual, or economic abuse to control the other partner in a relationship. Stalking or other harassing behavior is often an integral part of the pattern. Abusers may include caregivers, spouses, intimate partners or other family members.
URL Name
YX-0300
Third Level Code
YX-0300
Taxonomy Code
YX-0300
Parent Code
YX
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YX
Use References
Adults in Abusive Situations
Publication Status
Online