Harassment in domestic violence
Repeated or unwanted conduct in a domestic relationship that intimidates, threatens, follows, contacts, monitors, or causes fear or harm.
Definition
Harassment in a domestic-violence context can involve messages, calls, following, showing up at home or work, threats, online contact, third-party contact, property interference, or conduct affecting children. The practical review should organise dates, screenshots, witnesses, police references, protection-order papers, and any urgent safety risk.
Key takeaways
Repeated or unwanted conduct in a domestic relationship that intimidates, threatens, follows, contacts, monitors, or causes fear or harm.
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What does Harassment in domestic violence mean?
Repeated or unwanted conduct in a domestic relationship that intimidates, threatens, follows, contacts, monitors, or causes fear or harm.
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