I have suffered domestic violence.
vyo-LEN-tsah doh-MES-tee-kah — stress on the second and third syllables respectively.
Use when reporting domestic violence to police. Italy has a specific fast-track process for domestic violence victims, including the option to report at hospitals.
Domestic violence (violenza domestica) in Italy triggers the 'codice rosso' (red code) protocol, introduced by law 69/2019. Police must forward the report to the prosecutor within 24 hours.
Il mio partner mi ha colpito.
My partner hit me.
Specific and direct — triggers immediate codice rosso protocol.
Ho paura del mio convivente.
I am afraid of my partner/cohabitant.
Reports fear before physical violence — enables preventive action.
Mi hanno picchiato in casa.
I was beaten at home.
Clear indication of home violence.
Italy's 'Codice Rosso' (Law 69/2019) created priority procedures for domestic violence and sexual abuse. Victims can also report at hospital emergency rooms. The national helpline is 1522.