Global understandings of domestic violence

Jeannette Walsh; Joanne Spangaro; Karen Soldatic

Global understandings of domestic violence

Jeannette Walsh
, Joanne Spangaro
, Karen Soldatic

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Abstract

Violence that occurs in intimate partner relationships covers a range of terms, including 'domestic violence', 'domestic abuse', 'spousal abuse', 'battering', 'intimate partner violence', 'family violence', and 'dating abuse'. This article outlines the historical development of these terms; reviews key debates in relation to definitions; and finally, discusses implications for research and health practice in the field.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-4
Number of pages	4
Journal	Nursing and Health Sciences
Volume	17
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2015

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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family violence

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