Stella
Who was Stella's husband?
Stanley.
What is physical abuse?
When someone is physically harmed or injured by someone else purposefully.
What is mental abuse?
What are three types of abuse?
Physical, emotional, sexual, medical, and neglect.
Who is Rosie Batty?
An Australian domestic violence campaigner
What type of relationship did Stella and her husband have?
She was physically abused by him.
What are two signs of physical abuse?
Unexplained injuries, injuries that don't match the explanation, untreated medical or dental problems.
What are symptoms of emotional abuse?
Delayed or inappropriate emotional development, loss of self-confidence or self-esteem, social withdrawal or loss of interest or enthusiasm, depression, decrease in school performance, loss of previously acquired developmental skills, etc.
What are three symptoms of abuse?
Behavior or action changes, suicidal thoughts, depression, running away, or rebellious behavior.
Why is she a campaigner for this cause?
Her 11 year old son Luke Batty was murdered by his father.
How does she react to his abuse?
She goes away, but then soon goes back to him.
What are two examples of emotional/mental events?
Threats of violence or abandonment, making one feel they won't receive needed resources or care, socially isolating someone, withholding important information, repeating the issue of death, or more.
Who was the man who harmed Rosie and her son?
Greg Anderson.