WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? The term “domestic violence” consists of violent or aggressive behavior at home, typically involving the abuse of a spouse or partner. Domestic violence can also include any cohabitant, not just a spouse or partner. In the state of Utah, crimes that involve a cohabitant generally fall under domestic violence; including the […]
In the heat of a domestic argument or in an effort to gain advantage in divorce, one party may call police to falsely accuse another of domestic violence. However, the nature of domestic violence often causes police to doubt rescinded accusations and proceed with an arrest to protect a victim. Even individuals who are innocent […]
A report recently published by Stop Abusive and Violent Environments, a victim-advocacy organization, highlights the failure of the criminal justice system in the United States to fairly adjudicate domestic violence cases. The report cites a number of statistics that show the general landscape of domestic violence across the country and demonstrate the bias against men throughout […]
