There are a variety of definitions for domestic violence, but this one comes from the Department of Justice:

We define domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.

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Elder abuse is defined as follows: 

Elder abuse is an intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult (60 or older). 

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If this is happening to you or somebody that you know, you need to get help...NOW!