Definitions
In this type of report, law enforcement is not notified, and command is not involved.
Restricted or confidential
On average, nearly _ people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.
20, including both men and women
__% of domestic violence victims are women.
85%
He requires constant check-ins and wants to know where you are and who you are with at all times.
Emotional abuse
It is easy for a partner to leave their abuser. If he or she doesn’t leave, the abuse must not be that bad.
Myth. There are many emotional, social, spiritual and financial hurdles to overcome before someone being abused can leave.
This type of report launches an investigation of the incident, which includes contacting the alleged abuser
Unrestricted
200 Because victim safety is a priority, you cannot use the _______ _______ option if you are in immediate risk of serious harm.
Restricted report
People who are abusive in their intimate relationships are also violent in all their relationships. True or false?
False. Most abusers do not use violence at the workplace or in other non-intimate relationships to solve conflict. Abusive partners choose to be violent to their partner in ways they would never consider treating others
She is always accusing or blaming for something that is outside of my control.
Verbal abuse
You can always tell when someone is an abuser or victim of abuse.
Myth. Though there can be signs, most of the time abusers and victims can become good at hiding it.
This program, under the Department of Defense, is committed to supporting service members and their families impacted by domestic abuse.
Family Advocacy Program
These three groups of professionals may keep information about the domestic abuse confidential under the restricted reporting option.
Domestic abuse victim advocated, FAP clinicians, health care providers
He always pushes me away from my family and friends. This is an example of what kind of abuse?
Emotional
He tells me what I can and cannot wear. Sometimes he even tells me I never look good in anything.
Emotional Abuse
Domestic Abuse is caused by excessive alcohol or drug use.
Myth, however, alcohol and drugs may increase violence, but they do not cause it.
What is the definition of domestic violence?
Violent or aggressive behavior within a spouse or partner
How should you respond to someone who confides in you about being abused?
Let them know they are not alone, emphasize they should be valued and encourage them to call a hotline or talk to a counselor when they are ready.
What is the cycle of domestic violence?
Honeymoon phase, tension building, violence occurs
He kisses me when I don’t want to be kissed or touched.
Sexual abuse
Abusers just have a problem expressing anger. They need counseling or anger Management courses to learn to resolve disputes without violence.
Myth, most abusers have no problem resolving disputes with their boss or other outside person without resorting to violence. They choose to use violence and other forms of abuse against their partner as a means of maintaining their power over them.
A partner forbids you from working, sabotages employment opportunities, controls how money is spent, gives you a strict allowance. These are all signs of which form of abuse
Financial abuse
What are the types of domestic violence (must name at least three)?
Physical, Emotional/mental, verbal, sexual, economic/financial, cultural/spiritual
Name two resources that we may utilize to report or get more information on domestic abuse.
Shirt, Family Advocacy, Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA), MFLAC
I lost 100 pounds recently, but he always says that I look ugly or fat. I have struggled with body image since I was a teenager.
Emotional abuse, verbal abuse
Domestic violence is a private family matter.
Myth. Domestic violence is everyone’s business. Keeping domestic violence a secret helps no one, has been shown to harm children if present, and serves to perpetrate abuse through learned patterns of behavior.