Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, child abuse or intimate partner violence (IPV), can be broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, friends or cohabitation. Domestic violence has many forms including physical aggression (hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, throwing objects), or threats thereof; sexual abuse; emotional abuse; controlling or domineering; intimidation; stalking; passive/covert abuse (e.g., neglect); and economic deprivation.
Recent Articles
2010 Domestic Violence Legislative Update
August 19, 2010
New Resource to Assist Domestic Violence Victims with Unemployment Benefits System
July 27, 2010
Legal Options for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Domestic and Intimate Partbner Violence Survivors in New York
June 30, 2010
Decision from the 3rd Dept. in Dickerson v. Thompson
March 25, 2010
Empire Justice Center's Legislative Agenda 2009-2011
January 16, 2010


