Abuse of any sort is unacceptable. It's good to see that one country at least is recognizing that the psychological harm caused by verbal abuse is on the same plane as bodily harm caused by physical abuse. From NPR...
A proposed law in France would make psychological violence in marriages and among cohabitating couples a criminal offense. Supporters say that if the law passes, it would be the first of its kind in the world. The bill's aim is to protect women from the verbal threats and intimidation that often lead to physical violence.
A woman dies every two days at the hands of her husband or partner in France, according to crime statistics. The French government recently declared ending violence against women a national cause.
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