Domestic violence in Malaysia: legal framework, statistics, and prevention measures

This study critically examines Malaysia’s domestic violence laws, focusing on the criminalization and penalties outlined in the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) 1994. It investigates the roles of NGOs, government agencies, and community initiatives in preventing domestic violence and supporting victi...

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Main Author:	Ghalia, Bouhedda
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	en
Published:	Applied Legal Studies Laboratory, University Freres Mentouri Constantine 1, Algeria 2025
Subjects:	HQ The family. Marriage. Woman K5000 Criminal Law K670 Family Law
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/125731/1/125731_Domestic%20violence%20in%20Malaysia.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/125731/
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