The name, "The Weaker Vessel", was derived from The Holy Bible, (I Peter Chapter 3 Verses 7-9) where The Word Of God explains how husbands and wives are to treat each other.
Verses 7,8 & 9 reads...
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto The Weaker Vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. Finally, be all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous...
If you have ever been struck in any way or hurt physically when your partner was angry. Someone threatening to cause you harm may also qualify as being abused.
If your boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse has ever broken, or merely thrown, an object while he or she was angry, and you felt fearful this was also an abusive situation.
Verbal abuse is also abuse. Being asked to do things that you do not want to do or say things to others that you would usually not say.
If you are too scared to go home because of an earlier argument or altercation, this is also abuse.
If your spouse steals from you or makes you give him/her money or other items, this is abuse.
The records contained within this database are derived from actual court documents and verified. The intent of this website is to contribute to the prevention of domestic violence of women, men and children across the United States.
All documents records are a matter of public record.
Note: There are many persons who share like or similar names. In order to avoid misinterpretation of any public record, a concerned party should request a copy of the case file from the courts which will provide more identifying information. All criminal conviction records including orders of protection are public records which are compiled by the courts in each county state by state. Contact the county's court house directly to verify all information. If you have any further questions, please contact the National Domestic Violence Registry directly.
