### Question
How is the "violence" defined?


### Answer
The term **violence** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18201* as follows -

> actual violence and the risk or threat of violence

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 158-SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN**

