For some people, the answer to this question is simple v/s an intentional physical act such as a kick, punch, push, choke, or bite, that results in a physical injury. ... However, many correlates that increase the probability of violence have been identified. ... The VAWS avoids the problem of situating abuse only in the context of settling disputes in conflict situations by asking respondents straight out whether or not they have experienced any violence in their home and by acknowledging the existence in many different types of families. ...

• Word Count: 3590
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

For some people, the answer to this question is simple - an intentional physical act such as a kick, punch, push, choke, or bite, that results in a physical injury. ... However, many correlates that increase the probability of violence have been identified. ... The VAWS avoids the problem of situating abuse only in the context of settling disputes in conflict situations by asking respondents straight out whether or not they have experienced any violence in their home and by acknowledging the existence in many different types of families. ...

• Word Count: 3590
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate