### Question
How does the law define dating violence?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*, **dating violence** is defined as:

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

