Section 6
Family Violence
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Family Violence
Family violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one family member against another.
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Child Abuse
Child abuse is the physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment, or neglect of a child.
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Spousal Abuse
Spousal abuse can be defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship.