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Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is defined as any physical or verbal expression that brings fear or the threat of harm. An outburst of anger is an example of domestic violence. Such acts are a threat to peace and health in a home and are also disruptive to neighbors. Domestic violence may lead to dismissal from the university.

Child or spouse abuse is not only illegal and punishable by law but can be cause for dismissal from BUF. The university defines abuse as any willful act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual injury that causes or is likely to cause the physical, mental, or emotional health of a child or spouse to be significantly impaired. Abuse also encompasses neglect—the willful disregard of emotional or physical needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention when that disregard is likely to cause physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impaired.