… Family Violence … Family Violence … What is it? Family violence is a term that includes many types of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect. It can happen in family relationships, as well as to people who are dependent on their family members (such as a child, older adult, or dependent adult). Is Family Violence Happening in My Family? Have any of the following happened to you or someone in your family? Physical Abuse: Using physical … with a weapon; rough handling, confinement, dangerous or harmful use of force or restraint. Even if you said yes to ONLY ONE of the above behaviors, but it has happened with any frequency, this is a sign that you or a loved one may be in danger. …