When physical abuse or rape is perpetrated on one spouse by another it is termed spousal abuse.  It is the most common type of domestic violence and usually involves the man assaulting his wife.

In many cases women are afraid to report spousal abuse.  They may be afraid of threats of further harm if they report an incident to police or they may be afraid of public ridicule.  Others simply believe that is the way of marriage and are the rights of their husband.  Nothing could be further from the truth.

Spousal abuse in some other countries is not only permitted but encouraged.  Some cultures treat women and wives as little more than personal property of the father or husband.  Thankfully, that is not the case in the United States.

Spousal abuse is treated as a serious crime in the U.S. and abusers can face stiff prison sentences for assault on their wife.  Many half-way homes exist all over the U.S. where battered wives can seek refuge and safety from an abusive spouse.

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• Imam Denounces Honour Killings Mississauga
CBC.caImam denounces honour killingsMississaugaImam Syed Soharwardy, the founder of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada, will speak out against honour killings and domestic abuse today at Jamia Riyadhul Jannah, near Creditview and Argentia Rds. File photo We, the undersigned Imams, ISCC affiliated Imams Issue Important Fatwa on Honour Killings Misogyny and American MuslimImams condemn honour killingsSky News Australiaall 97 news articles raquo
• San Francisco Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty To Spousal Abuse Chicago Tribune
Daily MailSan Francisco sheriff pleads not guilty to spousal abuseChicago TribuneSAN FRANCISCO Reuters San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi pleaded not guilty on Thursday to misdemeanor counts of domestic violence battery, child endangerment and dissuading a witness, in a contentious hearing that saw his wife sharply criticize Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi innocent until proven guiltySan Francisco ChronicleMirkarimi39s wife lets loose on Venezuelan radioSan Francisco Examinerall 484 news articles raquo
• Domestic Abuse Victims Often Recant Stories CBC.ca
CBC.caDomestic abuse victims often recant storiesCBC.caThe police, victim services and the courts see it all too often: victims of domestic abuse change their minds, recant their stories and go back to their violent partners. The public prosecution office doesn39t have statistics on how often victims recant
• Activists Speak Out, Aid Abused Asian Women Kept Silent By Culture The Journ...
Activists speak out, aid abused Asian women kept silent by cultureThe Journal News LoHud.comWhile incidents of domestic violence and spousal abuse are equally prevalent in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups, activists who help abused women from South Asia say they face different forms of abuse. While American women or women from
• Schumer Backs AntiViolence Bill Jamestown Post Journal
News 10NBCSchumer Backs Anti Violence BillJamestown Post JournalCharles Schumer is calling on Congress to pass legislation that would increase punishment included in the Violence Against Women Act and give law enforcement the funding needed to combat domestic abuse incidents. quotWe have learned in the last 25 years Bill aims to boost programs for domestic violence victimsPallTimes.comall 38 news articles raquo