Intentional use of physical force with the potential for causing death, injury or harm. It includes, but is not limited to, scratching, pushing, shoving, throwing, grabbing, biting, choking, shaking, [..]

Organization for Economic Cooperatoin and Development Development Assistance Committee. 2002.

any act of violence perpetrated through an assault using acid.

A tool for measuring intimate partner violence, particularly used in the United States. The original CTS has several subscales that measure acts used in the course of conflict, including negotiation, [..]

The full range of discrimination and violence committed against women to control their life choices, movements, sexual behaviour and reputation, in the name of “honour”. Crimes against women in the na [..]

Process of dispersing decision-making or government administration closer to the point of service or action.

The costs resulting directly from acts of violence or attempts to prevent them. They include: costs of legal services, medical care, perpetrator control, incarceration, foster care, private security c [..]

Violence perpetrated by intimate partners and other family members, and manifested through: physical abuse

Any act, including murder, rape, battery, harassment and other forms of physical abuse as well as psychological abuse associated with the giving or receiving of dowry at any time before, during or aft [..]