Damages and financial compensation for domestic violence
LIST Code: FA-07-04-02-00
LIST Code
FA-07-04-02-00
Title
Damages and financial compensation for domestic violence
Definition
This category concerns options for survivors of domestic abuse to possibly sue the perpetrator in civil court to get financial compensation (damages) for physical injuries or other losses they experienced because of the abuse. This includes possible lawsuits for intentional torts of assault, battery, or intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Location in LIST
- Family
- Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Financial Issues around Domestic Violence
- Damages and financial compensation for domestic violence
- Crime and Prisons
- Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Financial Issues around Domestic Violence
- Damages and financial compensation for domestic violence