Definitions
__________ is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic Violence
_______ abuse is the non-accidental use of force that results in bodily injury, pain, or impairment. This includes, but is not limited to, being slapped, burned, cut, bruised, punched, kicked, or strangled?
PHYSICAL
Is it true that 68% of people are often abused by a fellow family member?
Yes, True.
What time does our Day Center open?
7:30am
What is cyberstalking?
The use of the internet and electronic means to harass or intimidate individuals, often leading to significant emotional distress.
_______ abuse includes non-physical behaviors such as threats, insults, constant monitoring or “checking in,” excessive texting, humiliation, intimidation, isolation or stalking.
Emotional / Verbal.
It is easy for a victim to leave their abuser, so if he/she doesn't leave, it means the abuse probably isn't that bad.
FALSE.
There are many emotional, social, spiritual and financial hurdles to overcome before someone being abused can leave.
Leaving or trying to leave will also often increase the violence or abuse, and can put both the victim and her children in a position of fearing for their lives.
What does IPV stand for
Intimate partner violence
How the perpetrator of the abuse methodically and purposefully isolates the victim from their support network.
(Type of tactic used by abusers)
Isolation
________ abuse includes rape, sexual child abuse, incest, fondling, attempted rape, human trafficking, sexual harassment, or any other type of unwanted sexual contact.
Sexual
Domestic violence only happens to poor or uneducated individuals.
TRUE.
Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status, education level, or background. People from all walks of life can be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence.
_________ tend to experience more severe forms of violence. (hint: which gender?)
(Women)
A form of psychological abuse where one person manipulates another into questioning their own sanity, memories, or perception of reality.
Gaslighting
Denying someone from their bank account information, debit or credit cards, and forcing them to give their paycheck away is what type of abuse?
Financial Abuse.
Domestic violence is primarily physical.
FALSE.
While physical violence is a significant aspect, domestic violence also includes emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse. These forms of abuse can be just as damaging and often have long-lasting effects on victims.
What is one of the three phases of the cycle of violence?
Honeymoon phase, tension building phase, violent phase
A form of psychological and emotional abuse that involves a person going above and beyond for you in an effort to manipulate you into a relationship with them.
Love bombing
Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA), sextortion, intimate partner surveillance, Use of online spaces (e.g. social media) to bully, harass, stalk, intimidate, or control a partner.
Technology facilitated abuse (cyber abuse)
Domestic Abuse is caused by excessive alcohol or the use of drugs.
FALSE
A lot of research is going into the link between drug or alcohol use and violence. However, although some abusers are more prone to being violent when drunk, many more abuse when completely sober.
what is the lifetime prevalence of domestic violence for transgender people? (percentage)
54%