There's something better: Difference between domestic violence and abuse

Many people are confused with the differences between abuse and domestic violence. The strong similarities is why people get confused about the two. I’m going to break down both types of abuse to give you a better understanding on what’s what.

Criminaldefencelawyer.com says that abuse is very simple, it’s the mistreatment of another person physically, psychologically and or sexually. A abuse victim can be anyone children, the elderly, patient's, husband, wife, even pets. When it comes to abuse anyone in general can be a target for the abuse.

Domestic violence is abuse between intimate partners and or spouses. The individuals may be currently partners or been partners in the past. The partners don’t legally have to be married; it could also be a common law marriage.

The two types of abuse are alike because they’re both a form of abuse against another person. These two types are commonly confused by most people.

Anybody can become a victim of either one. No matter the age, size, or gender you can become a victim of domestic violence or abuse.

HELPGUIDE.Org says “Domestic violence can happen to anyone, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical."