Domestic Violence: What You Need To Know In Los Angeles

Domestic violence can be considered any action that aims to threaten or cause harm to another person within a family nucleus, regardless of the gender or age of the victim.

According to the organization Respondinc, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men experience violence of this type in their lives. Trans people or people who do not recognize their birth gender have a percentage of 54% of suffering some type of aggression in their home for this reason.

In addition to this, Los Angeles domestic violence programs estimate that they receive more than 900 calls daily for reasons of domestic violence; however, more than 400 are no longer served due to lack of resources.

Despite this, most telephone complaints are dealt with effectively and the situation is put to an end before more dangerous actions are launched that violate the life of the victim.

What is considered domestic violence?

It can be said that we are facing an abuse of this type when:

 What are the penalties for this type of action?

What to do if you suffer or are a victim of domestic violence?

If you believe that your partner or another family member is a potential aggressor within your home, or is being unfairly accused of being such a person, immediately contact the authorities by telephone before the person incurs actions that could put at risk his life or that of other family members.

Make your complaint explaining in detail the facts in the calmest way possible. If it is necessary to go to a local institution, do so immediately or after the incident. In addition, receiving personal and emotional support from another family member or a friend can be very useful to validate or support your opinion, especially if you consider yourself innocent of accusations.

Remember that if you have evidence of what happened (medical reports, physical injuries, recordings, etc.), do not hesitate to show it so that legal action can be taken against the person as soon as possible and thus prevent the continuation of domestic abuse or the false accusations.

If you need legal advice from a domestic violence lawyer, contact us by phone, email, or through social networks. Our team, including experienced Van Nuys domestic violence lawyers, is here to provide you with more information and offer comprehensive support for your case. Whether you are in Los Angeles, Pasadena, or any other area, our dedicated domestic violence lawyers are ready to help you understand your options and provide the assistance you need.