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Intimate Partner Violence

Also known as: Abuse, Domestic Violence, Partner Abuse, Spouse Abuse

Women | Injuries and Wounds | Social/Family Issues

What is intimate partner violence (IPV)?<p>Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse that happens in a romantic relationship.

The intimate partner could be a current or former spouse or dating partner.

IPV is also known <span class="qt1">as</span> domestic violence.</p><p>IPV can happen one time, or it may be ongoing.

It may include different types of abuse, such <span class="qt1">as</span>:</p><ul><li>Physical violence, which is when a person hurts or tries to hurt a partner by hitting, kicking, or using another type of physical force.</li><li>Sexual violence which involves forcing or attempting to force a partner to take part in sexual activity when the partner does not or cannot consent.

The sexual activity could include things like sex acts, sexual touching, or non-physical sexual event

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