VAWA recognizes both physical and verbal abuse as forms of domestic violence. However, physical abuse often carries more weight in VAWA cases due to its tangible nature and potential for documented evidence. Verbal abuse, while equally harmful, may require additional corroboration to establish a pattern of abuse.
How does VAWA treat physical abuse differently from verbal abuse?
marzo 19, 2025 – Lorena Rivas
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