Domestic violence

Domestic violence is either injuring or trying to injure another person wit hin a love or dating relationship. Recently, most clinicians have begun to deal with violence that causes injuries and creates fear.(1,2,3) Medical pr actitioners can prevent family violence before it starts and can identify a nd treat violence before it ruins relationships. The medical profession has the tools to prevent violence,(10,11) to provide compassion and healing fo r some families who experience violence between its members and to connect with the other resources if violence is more severe.