Domestic violence refers to a pattern of abusive behavior used by one person to gain power and control over another within a domestic or intimate relationship. It may occur between spouses, partners, family members, or other household members. Violence is not limited to physical assault but also includes emotional, psychological, sexual, verbal, and economic abuse. It can involve threats, intimidation, isolation, stalking, coercion, and controlling behaviors that deprive women of their dignity, freedom, and basic human rights. Domestic violence is a serious social, legal, and public health issue affecting women across all age groups, religions, classes, and cultures. Physical violence includes hitting, slapping, kicking, burning, choking, or using weapons to inflict injury. Psychological and emotional abuse involves humiliation, constant criticism, insults, threats, and manipulation that weaken a woman's self-esteem. Sexual violence includes forced sexual acts, marital rape, and other forms of non-consensual sexual behavior. Economic abuse occurs when a woman is denied access to money, education, employment, or property, making her