Jonathan G. Connor
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What Is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence. Behind closed doors it secretly bruises the lives of nearly four million wives and children, relatives and friends each year. We’ve all seen the statistics: an estimated 44 million women in the United States are battered each year by their husbands or partners. Studies show that violence occurs at least once in two-thirds of all marriages. Approximately 95% of the victims of domestic violence are women. And roughly 40% of all physically abused children have also witnessed interspousal physical violence. Finally, many children who are abused, or who witness abuse of their mothers, grow up to become abusive themselves or become victims of domestic violence again. And the circle continues.

Domestic Violence is, in North Carolina, the subject of special laws that provide quick and effective relief. For detailed information about the domestic violence laws in North Carolina visit the domestic violence FAQs section of this site or read the NCBA publication, Domestic Violence: A Practical Guide for Survivors. The North Carolina domestic violence statutes provide the specific procedure for obtaining relief under the act. If a courtroom appears to be in your future be sure to read The Court Process in North Carolina.

To learn more about domestic violence in North Carolina, visit the links below:

  • Address Confidentiality Program for Domestic Violence Victims in North Carolina
  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault State-Funded Programs
  • Family Violence Prevention Fund
  • North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV)
  • North Carolina Council for Women and Domestic Violence Commission
  • New Social Security Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims
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