What is intimate partner violence? Is intimate partner violence the same as domestic violence? What are the differences?

The term intimate partner violence describes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson explains where the current term intimate partner violence stems from and how it compares to the standard term domestic violence.

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