Types of Abuse
A form of emotional abuse where someone uses their words to invoke fear in another person and gain control over them.
Verbal Abuse
(True or False) Physical Abuse only hurts the other person physically
False: Physical Abuse can also affect a person emotionally.
(True or False) Only women are emotionally abused.
False; anyone can be emotionally abused regardless of gender
Intentional bodily injury.
Physical Abuse
What age group of women experience the highest rate of violence in intimate relationships?
A. 35-45
B. 18-34
C. 50-60
B. 18 - 34
Emotional Abuse is the most commonly occurring abuse, yet the ___ talked about.
Least.
Behaviors or tactics that control, manipulate, isolate, or harm another person.
Emotional/Psychological Abuse
Name two examples of physical abuse.
Any combination of the following: Biting, punching, kicking, pushing, burning, neglect, over-feeding, pinching, poking, stabbing, etc…
Name a possible effect of emotional abuse.
Any of the following: Behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, problems forming healthy relationships...
Behavior that involves any forcible act of sexual nature.
Sexual Abuse
How many incidents of domestic violence occur annually among US women over 18 years of age.
A. 1.2 million
B. 3 billion
C. 5.3 million
C. 5.3 million
Name one type of emotional abuse.
Any of the following: Terrorizing, Isolating, Exploiting, Humiliating, threatening, blaming, gaslighting, guilt-tripping, Damage to property, Stalking, Body shaming
A pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.
Domestic Abuse/Domestic Violence
Gaining access or acceptance into a group or club by way of physical abuse is otherwise known as.
Hazing
(True or False) Emotional Abuse is not a crime because there is no physical evidence to prove it.
False; If found guilty, coercive control can face up to 14 years in prison.