Domestic Violence Behaviors
Domestic Violence is a pattern of Assaultand coercive behaviors, including physical, sexual and psychological attacks, as well as economic coercion, that is used against an intimate partner. This pattern of behavior includes a variety of tactics that may be criminal, may cause physical injury, and may occur on a daily basis.Maryland law defines “abuse” as when someone you have a specific relationship with commits one of the following against you:
- Assault
- Financial exploitation by anyone including family members, care takers, or fiduciaries
- An act that places you in fear of immediate serious bodily harm or actually causes you serious bodily harm
- Attempted or actual rape or sexual offense
- Stalking
- False imprisonment, such as holding you somewhere against your will