forensic: physical abuse

Non-accidental physical behavior inflicted by a person in a trusted or responsible relationship with the victim which may be unwanted and which may lead to emotional or physical injury. This commonly involves striking or restraint of the victim. This may also include allowing or creating situations where this occurs.

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What's Love Got To Do With It? Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, and Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly 1993