Hi @caithlyn. We have a strict no-violence stance in The Ink Well, and we don't accept stories involving people being beaten. Please see the following guidance for more information:

• Our article describing The Ink Well stance on violence, which is available from our catalog of fiction writing tips, and is also linked in the reminders of our prompt posts.
• Our recent monthly newsletter, pinned to the top of our community home page, which provides reminders about our stance on violence and an explanation that this includes domestic violence and the beating of children. Here's a screenshot of the referenced section:

You will also find a note on violence in our community rules at the top of our community home page.