Domestic Violence: Unintended Social Implications

In sum, the labeling of all acts of physical aggression as violent can have unintended social implications. K. Daniel O’Leary The study of family violence is a complex, multifaceted experience. By its very nature, family violence involves physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, family counselors, educators, social workers, attorney, judges, and law enforcement officials. All of these professionals have expertise in their own area of specialization. However, they may not understand or appreciate the difficulties experienced by others in their areas of interest