A lthough domestic violence (DV) has been a problem throughout history, it is only in the past two decades that researchers have shown interest in analyzing how cultural values and social norms relate to aggression and violence towards women. 1 DV, as noted by Hawcroft et al 2 "includes violence perpetrated by a family member or intimate partner towards another adult. Much of the current international evidence focuses on intimate partner violence (IPV), which is a subset of domestic violence" (p. 2). The Center for Disease Control's Intimate Partner Surveillance publication defines IPV as including "physical violence, sexual violence, stalking and psychological aggression (including coercive tactics) by a current or former intimate partner" (p. 11). 3 Current statistics
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