Topic Overview

Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse that happens in a romantic relationship. It is also called domestic violence. Learn the signs and how to get help.

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Definition

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse that happens in a romantic relationship. It is also called domestic violence. Learn the signs and how to get help.

Concept record

Canonical title: Intimate Partner Violence
Alphabetical key: I
Category: Educational Resource
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Battery, Domestic violence, Partner abuse, Spousal abuse
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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