Power & Control
Making her afraid by using looks, actions, and/or gestures; smashing things; destroying her property; abusing pets; and displaying weapons are examples of this power and control tactic.
What is using intimidation.
Making important decisions together, respecting each other's boundaries, and working as a team are examples of this concept.
What is equality.
Name one style of communication.
What is aggressive, passive, passive-aggressive, or assertive.
True or false. Domestic violence is only physical.
What is false.
It is also verbal, emotional, sexual, and physical.
The presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide by 500%.
What is true.
Preventing her from getting or keeping a job; making her ask for money; giving her an allowance; taking her money; and not letting her know about or have access to family income are all examples of this power and control tactic.
What is using economic abuse.
Accepting responsibility for yourself; acknowledging your past use of violence; admitting to being wrong; and communicating openly and truthfully are examples of which equality concept?
What is honesty and accountability.
Name three characteristics of a passive communicator.
What are someone who is quiet, gives in to the needs of the other person, has poor eye contact, etc.
During this stage, tension builds over common domestic issues like money, children, and jobs. Verbal abuse begins. The victim attempts to please the abuser or avoid the abuser.
What is the tension building phase of the cycle of abuse.
On average, nearly 10 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 5 million women and men.
What is false.
It is double that. Nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner per minute which equates to 10 million men and women.Treating her like a servant; making all the big decisions; acting like the "master of the castle"; and being the one to define men's and women's roles are all examples of this power and control tactic.
What is using male privilege.
Being flexible; letting go of absolutes; making room for needs; and being open to the possibility of doing things differently are examples of which equality concept?
What is negotiation and fairness.
True or false. Children often have mixed feelings about the person who is being violent, especially if they are a parent.
What is true.
They may feel confused because they feel anger, love, fear, and respect all at the same time for the same person.
True or false. It is not considered rape if you are married to that person.
What is false.
In 1993, marital rape be came a crime in all 50 U.S. states.
Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crimes.
What is true.
Putting her down; making her feel bad about herself; calling her names; making her think she's crazy; playing mind games; humiliating her; and making her feel guilty are all examples of this power and control tactic.
What is using emotional abuse.
Sharing parental responsibilities; and being a positive, nonviolent role model for the children are examples of which equality concept?
What is responsible parenting.
Name three physical signs of anger.
What are increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, tensed muscles, clenched jaw, heavy breathing, feeling hot, etc.
This term is defined as putting yourself into the shoes of the person you are communicating with in order to perceive, to the best of your ability, how that person is thinking and feeling.
What is empathy.
Nearly 50% of perpetrators who abuse their spouses also abuse their children.
What is true.
Making and/or carrying out threats to do something to hurt her; threatening to leave her, to commit suicide, and/or report her to welfare; making her drop criminal charges; and making her do illegal things are all examples of this power and control tactic.
What is using coercion and threats.
Supporting her goals in life; and respecting her right to her own feelings, friends, activities, and opinions are examples of which equality principle.
What is trust and support.
The social assumption that involves sexual assault against women, presuming that they did something to provoke the attack is called what?
What is victim blaming.
What is the primary reason an abuser becomes abusive?
What is they were once abused or witnessed abuse.
More than 10 million children in the United States witness domestic violence in their homes each year. Children that witness domestic violence in their homes are 3x more likely to repeat the cycle of abuse in their adult relationships.
What is false.
More than 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes each year. Children that witness domestic violence in their homes are 3x more likely to repeat the cycle of abuse in their adult relationships.