The term “domestic violence” is used to describe a category of abusive behaviors or crimes and is not – in and of itself – a specifically defined crime. So when you describe your abuse to a law enforcement officer, state what the specific abuse was. It can include crimes such as rape or other sexual abuse, assault or attempted assault, criminal trespass, spoken or written threats, stalking or harassing phone calls.
How to Describe your Injuries to Law Enforcement
