### Question
How does the law define domestic violence victim?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20127*, **domestic violence victim** is defined as:

> a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20127*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING**

