Domestic Violence is best defined as behavior occurring in the context of a relationship used to “gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner” (United Nations). This intentional and patterned conduct occurs far more often than people might assume. Statistically, In the United States, every minute, at least 20 people are physically abused.…

Public Health can be defined as a science encompassing and prioritizing, health and safety interests of the general public, and the subsequent communities they belong to (American Public Health Association). Public Health interests usually involve the strengthening of protections already in place as well as the advocating for further needed responses and programs. As this…