### Question
How is the term dating violence defined?


### Answer
The term **dating violence** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3796hh* as the following:

> violence committed by a person—


(A) who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796hh*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;I-GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROTECTION ORDERS**

