KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 6: Equality
lähisuhdeväkivalta
Finnish word. In English: domestic violence
Violence in the family or a relationship, for example hitting, threats, subjugation or sexual violence.
Facts about the word
- Violence is a crime in Finland, also when it is directed at your own family member. InfoFinland
- Nollalinja helps on 080 005 005 every day and at any time. The call is free. InfoFinland
- Staying in a shelter is free of charge. InfoFinland
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Violence in the family is always a crime, and family honour is not an acceptable reason. It is not a party.
The word belongs to Chapter 6: Equality and gender equality. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
