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


### Answer
The term **dating violence** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg* as follows -

> violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;H-GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN**

