MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 7: Human rights
våld i nära relationer
Swedish word. In English: violence in close relationships
Violence from a partner or a family member.
Facts about the word
- Violence in close relationships is a crime under Swedish law. Sverige i fokus s. 23
- Violence in close relationships can, for example, mean that a person is subjected to violence by a family member. One example is sexual violence. Sverige i fokus s. 23
- The municipal social services are responsible for making sure that those who need it get support and protection, for example people exposed to threats and violence. Sverige i fokus s. 31
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Violence in close relationships is violence from a partner or family member, and it is a crime at home too. War between countries is something else.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Human rights in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.