The majority of victims of domestic violence have always been women, and this pattern has persisted into the 21st century. Regardless of their age, religion, caste, or social status, women from all social backgrounds are affected by domestic abuse. Domestic abuse, however, can also afflict men, children, and the elderly in addition to women. All facets of society and demographics are impacted by domestic violence. Domestic abuse refers to a pattern of abusive behaviour done by one partner to take or maintain control over a romantic partner. It can happen in any kind of partnership. Any pattern of coercive behaviour that negatively impacts a person in an intimate partner relationship, regardless of whether it is physical, sexual, emotional, economical, psychological, or technical, is considered domestic abuse. No matter a person's ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, sex, or gender identity, domestic abuse can affect them. Domestic abuse affects people from all socioeconomic backgrounds and educational degree. Intimate partners who are married, residing together, dating, or who are parents together might experience domestic violence. In both same sex and opposite partnerships, it is possible. The victims of domestic abuse, as well as their family, friends, workplace, any witnesses, and the community at large, are all significantly impacted. Domestic violence has a detrimental effect on many people, including children who endure it as they grow up. Frequent exposure to violence in the home teaches children that abuse is a normal part of life, which increases the likelihood that they will grow up to be society's next victims and abusers in addition to exposing them to a number of physical and social problems. Abuse in the home is nothing new. It has been a part of societies all around the world for a very long time. The goal of a growing initiative in the second half of the 20th century was to raise awareness of this enduring societal problem. As a result, legislation was passed by the federal and state governments to safeguard victims and hold violent offenders accountable. 1994 saw the initial passage of the Federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). It generously supports programmes to stop domestic violence. Domestic violence is a severe public . According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 26% of men and 41% of women have experienced intimate partner violence at some point in their life. All three types of abuse are mentioned in reports of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and stalking to law enforcement.