Domestic Violence
All acts of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence that occur within the family or domestic unit, irrespective of biological or legal family ties, or between former or current spouses or partners, whether or not the perpetrator shares or has shared the same residence as the victim.
Publications
Filing a Restraining Order in Florida
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Reporting Domestic Violence in Florida
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What is domestic violence?
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Related IFAS Blog Posts
Escaping Domestic Violence
October 12th, 2015Millions of women and men are affected each year from domestic violence, including intimate partner violence, sexual violence and stalking. While victims suffer physical harm from domestic violence, they can also undergo emotional injuries that lead to panic attacks, flashbacks, low self-esteem, trust issues and other difficulties. Sadly, many victims believe the abuse will end […]