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Violence against women is broadly defined as any act that is likely to cause physical, sexual, or psychologic harm or extreme suffering to a woman. Violence can occur in the home, workplace, or community. Two common forms of violence against women are domestic violence and rape.

Last full review/revision September 2007 by Norah C. Feeny, PhD

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