Domestic Violence Defined
Tampa Domestic Violence Attorney
The Centers for Disease Control states that domestic violence is a serious, preventable public health problem. It affects over 32 million American, which is over 10% of the population. Domestic violence is may also be known as domestic abuse. It is defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in a relationship such as dating, marriage, family, or cohabitation. The term domestic violence is a broad one and includes physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and economic abuse. Any actions that intimidate, threaten, manipulate, terrorize, blame, humiliate, or physically harm another are acts of domestic violence. The purpose of such behavior is to gain or maintain control over the other person.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. It occurs to those of any age, race, gender or sexual orientation, to couples who are dating, cohabiting or married. It happens to those who have not completed high school and to those who have graduate degrees. It happens to those who are making $25,000 a year, and to those who are making $200,000 a year. A Tampa domestic violence lawyer with the Givens Divorce Law Group has been aiding the victims of domestic violence and abuse for many years. We can help you change your life from one of fear to one of hope.
The Signs of Domestic Violence
If you are reading this, then it is likely that you have experienced some form of domestic violence or abuse. A few of the signs of physical and emotional abuse are:
- Being hit, slapped, pushed, kicked or choked
- Hurting your children
- Not allowing you to leave the home
- Being forceful in sexual situations
- Stopping you from calling the police or a doctor
- Constantly criticizing or insulting you
- Isolating you from family and friends
- Withholding affection
- Acting possessive or jealous
- Keeps tabs on who you call, and where you go
We have the resources to help you and your children get out of your dangerous environment and go to a safe house or shelter. We are able to file an injunction for protection against domestic violence on your behalf and, if needed we can represent you in divorce proceedings and child custody matters.
Contact a Tampa domestic violence lawyer to discuss how to break the cycle of domestic violence in your life.