Domestic Violence
Domestic violence refers to behaviors resulting in physical, emotional, sexual, or property damage for member(s) of the family.
What is domestic violence?
Physical violence
Assault/Confinement/Physical suppression/Injury/Abuse
Emotional violence
Verbal·emotional abuse/criticism of maternal family/heavy swearing/preventing social interaction/ interference and suspicion
Sexual violence
Forced harassment/forced sexual
interaction/sexual shame
interaction/sexual shame
Financial violence
Financial restrictions or neglect
When you experience domestic violence
Safe place
- When you experience domestic violence, escape to a safe place.
Call 112
- Call the police as soon as possible once you experience domestic violence.
- Call the women helpline number 1366, or the near domestic violence center for help.
ID, credit card, clothes
- Keep your ID, credit card, clothes, etc. in a place where you could quickly take them with you.
Emergency money
- Prepare extra money for emergencies.
Stages of a domestic violence case
Domestic violence incident
Report or accusation
Police
(Refer to the women’s helpline number 1366, use emergency shelter)
Immediate action | Emergency temporary protection order
Request for family protection case
Request for family protection case
Prosecutor
Temporary protection order
Non-prosecution disposition | Family protection case | Criminal procedure
Non-prosecution disposition | Family protection case | Criminal procedure
Court
Investigation | Examination
Non-prosecution disposition | Protective disposition | Verdict
Non-prosecution disposition | Protective disposition | Verdict