About 51 percent of the electorate is female, an important achievement in a nation where violent abuse of girls and women is epidemic.

Bernard was a particular target of violent abuse, even from members of his own family.

Sapphire said she began to "remember things," specifically "an incident of violent sexual abuse" by her father when she was 3 or 4 years old.

Blom's sons confirmed the violent abuse, describing Amy's bruises and black eyes.

What constitutes violent abuse and does it occur more commonly among some groups than among others?

He also defended Roman Catholics from violent abuse by British soldiers.

I need evidence that there was violent physical abuse against this woman.

Amnesty International reported last year that civilians in the oil region had suffered violent abuses.

All over Europe we face a violent and obscene abuse of children.

In some cases, the breakups are accompanied by violent abuse.