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Record 1 2014-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Criminology
  • Citizenship and Immigration
DEF

An attempt to control or influence behaviour through intimidation, physical force, finances, manipulation and guilt.

CONT

The link between frustration and aggression has been clearly established, and frustration has been identified as one of the roots of family violence.

OBS

This violation of trust may be manifested in physical, psychological, emotional and economic forms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Criminologie
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
DEF

Tout acte perpétré avec l'intention, perçue ou non perçue comme telle, de porter atteinte à l'intégrité physique ou psychique d'un autre membre de la famille.

OBS

Lorsque la violence familiale ne concerne que le couple, il est préférable de parler de violence conjugale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Problemas sociales
  • Criminología
  • Ciudadanía e inmigración
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