I want to have info. about Domestic Violence Act.....?

Answer 1

Try Google. As far as I know there are at least 50 sets of laws concerning DV. Each state has their own.

Answer 2

The major changes in domestic violence policies occurred after 1982 with the Tracy Thurman case. Tracy was a housewife living in Torrington, Connecticut and had been the victim of domestic violence for many years. One day her husband showed up at her house and began yelling for her and Tracy called 911. The police didn't exactly rush to get there and by the time they arrived on the scene they found Buck Thurman stabbing Tracy. I don't know how many times he stabbed her but it was something like eleven times. Tracy sued the Torrnington police department for millions of dollars and, justifiably so, won her case.
After that incident the state legislature set down domestic violence guidelines which in effect stated that the police 'must' make an arrest in domestic violence cases. Each police department has their own domestic violence policy and procedures that they must follow which generally mirror statute.
What's important to understand is the mind set of police officers pre-Tracy Thurman. When they were called to a domestic dispute it wasn't uncommon for them to send one party away for a few hours to 'cool down'. This usually meant that the male half would leave, go to a local bar where he would drink and stew about what happened. A few hours later he'd return home and the fight would erupt again. If the wife wanted to press charges then they would usually both be arrested. After the Thruman case the police had to, by state statute take action and making duel arrest was a thing of the past. They now had to investigate domestic violence cases just like they would any other crime.
Other changes that occurred were that the victim was no longer required to make a complaint against the spouse. Before Thurman you could make an arrest but the victim had to sign a complain and in most cases she didn't want to do that for fear of retaliation. Police also started issuing Domestic Violence packets to the victims that not only made the victim aware of their rights but provided them with information about groups that they could contact, such as Umbrella, for help or even get them into a shelter if necessary. These organizations have people on call 24 hours a day and I believe that all of them have domestic violence councelors . In the event that the victim has been sexually assaulted Rape Crisis is notified, the victim is taken immediately to a hospital where she is treated and necessary tests are done and evidence is gathered.
The court system began to take domestic violence cases much more seriously. A court date for a domestic violence incident is the next available court date. A judge will always issue a protective order on domestic violence cases. The court also supplies the victim with a victim advocate to assist her or him (yes it does happen occassionally where the male is a victim) during the court proceedings. The court will usually have the offender take an anger management course as part of his sentence.
As part of their certifacation police are required to be trained in how to handle domestic violence cases and each year they are required to receive updated training in order to remain recertified.
I'm sure you appalled by the thought that the domestic violence act came about because a town got hit in the pocketbook but the reality is that's pretty much the way it happened.
I hope this helps.

Answer 3

You need to be more specific. Which state? The definition of "family" members and "partners" vary by state as do the requirements for a domestic violence arrest or charge.

Answer 4

thats too broad...basically if you have a domestic relationship with someone,babys mamma,babys daddy,long term boyfriend/girlfriend etc,any act that would usually be simple assault becomes domestic violence...states vary but thats an overview

Answer 5

in most states and civilized nations it is a crime for even a wife to beat a husband and vice versa and the kids.
where you at?