The Domestic Violence Act

The Domestic Violence Act is a legal framework aimed at protecting individuals from abuse within domestic settings, such as homes or intimate relationships. It recognizes various forms of violence, including physical, emotional, and economic harm. The Act provides victims with the ability to seek protective orders, ensuring their safety and offering legal recourse against their abusers. It emphasizes that domestic violence is a serious issue, often affecting vulnerable individuals, and it aims to empower victims, hold offenders accountable, and promote awareness and prevention measures within communities.