### Question
What is the definition of family violence?


### Answer
The definition of **family violence** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 10402*:

> any act or threatened act of violence, including any forceful detention of an individual, that—


(A) results or threatens to result in physical injury

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 110-FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES**

