True or False
Emotional abuse is any non-physical behavior or attitude that is used to control, subdue, punish, or isolate another person through the use of humiliation or fear
True
Do you think emotional abuse is under-researched?
Yes, certain facets of it are, there is still a lot we do not know about it, and people experiencing it may not know that they are experiencing it.
False
Emotional abuse is a precursor to sexual and physical abuse
true
What stage in life is the most important to prevent IPV? Adolescence, Adulthood.. ect?
Adolescence
It is common to experience IPV before the age of 18
True!! 11 million women and 5 million men have reported this!
Emotional abuse is often perceived as abuse because it is overt in nature
False, it is covert
What are some risk factors you can think of? (Give at least 3)
We will go over this in our presentation
58% of women in college report that they have been in an abusive relationship
False, 30%
Physical violence is the most common form of abuse
False, emotional is the most common
What does TDV stand for?
Teen Dating Violence
Risk factors for being a perpetrator and victim of IPV for emotional abuse are almost all the same
True