Telephone Harassment and Stalking are Common Forms of Domestic Violence
When you think of a domestic violence crime, you probably imagine physical violence: perhaps a person beating his or her significant other, or maybe a parent abusing his or her children. The law, however, does not limit the parameters of domestic violence to physical abuse. In fact, you might not be aware that telephone harassment is a common form of domestic violence in Illinois. (This includes other electronic communications such as text messages, email, and Facebook messages.) Repeatedly calling an...
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