Is scolding your stepchildren an act of domestic violence?

(Baonghean.vn) - Tran Thi G (12 years old) stated: Currently, I live with my father and stepmother. However, my stepmother does not love me and often scolds and insults me. Because my father is away on business trips, my stepmother often beats and slaps me in the face. I wonder if this is a violation of the law and what should I do to avoid being scolded and beaten by my stepmother?

In your opinion, what laws did G's stepmother violate? What should M do to protect herself?

PV