"face violence" is correct and can be used in written English.
Example: In many countries, women face violence on a daily basis, whether it be in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
LGBT people still face violence and discrimination in Jamaica.
Meanwhile, men also face violence from other men.
At mainstream shelters, Ms. Wood said, L.G.B.T. youths "are harassed, they're sexually assaulted, they face violence".
But claims that Russian-speakers in Crimea face violence and oppression from Ukrainian fascists are preposterous.
When people stand up for their rights, they face violence from the police.
Rio and Brazil as a whole face violence issues, that is a fact widely know.
And gay men and lesbians often face violence in Soweto and other townships across South Africa.
Burundi is home to 610,000 orphans and many other vulnerable children; many of them live in urban areas, where they face violence and exploitation.
As long as women continue to face violence, ECF will continue our work.
Many children face violence in homes and schools and it is important to protect them from such violations of their rights.
