What is Domestic Violence?
What crimes are covered by the 1991 Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA)?
Domestic violence occurs when one of the crimes listed below is committed against a person protected under the 1991 Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA). The crimes are listed below.
- Homicide
- Assault
- Terroristic Threats
- Kidnapping
- Criminal restraint
- False imprisonment
- Sexual assault
- Criminal sexual contact
- Lewdness
- Criminal mischief
- Burglary
- Criminal trespass
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Criminal Coercion
- Robbery
- Contempt of a Domestic Violence Order
- Crimes involving risk of death or serious bodily injury
- Cyber-harassment