… 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 … or assaulting with a weapon; rough handling, confinement, dangerous or harmful use of force or restraint. Sexual abuse and/or exploitation: All forms of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual exploitation; forcing a person to participate … to provide what a child or dependent adult requires for his or her physical, psychological or emotional development and well-being; failing to provide or denying food, clothing, shelter, cleanliness, medical care, protection from harm, or a …