Batterer and Victim Characteristics
Domestic violence is usually a pattern of assaultive and abusive behavior against partners, but it can be a 1 time occurrence. T or F?
True
Witnessing abuse can lead to what condition?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is "Using Economic Abuse?"
When one abusive person has control over the victims access to economic resources.
T or F: Repeated responses can be frustrating for peace officers.
True
What is the goal of domestic violence?
To gain power and control.
What is PTSD
Repeated emotional reaction to a terrifying, uncontrollable, or life threatening event that may include nightmares, anxiety, flashbacks, difficulty concentrating, and increased stress.
What is "minimizing and denying?"
Denying that there is any serious impact from the abuse, and blaming the victim survivors and claiming that the abuse is their fault.
Peace officers can have a positive impact on...(3 terms).
The victim, batterer, and children.
Domestic violence is a private matter not a criminal one. T or F?
False
Why might a child with parents in an abusive relationship be violent?
They act on learned violent behavior that they saw from the parents.
What does "using male privilege" mean on the chart?
Treating women like servants who should meet demands to serve and pamper. (Being the "Man of the House")
What positive impact can peace officers have on the victim?
Lessen guilt and shame, prevent continued violence, and help realize that someone is willing to help.
Physical and sexual violence are frequently used in domestic violence. T or F?
False
Victims may believe the kids will be _______ if they stay in their relationship
Better off
What is the chart shown in the slideshow called?
The "Power and Control" chart.
What is the positive impact peace officers' responses can have on children?
Prevent future trauma, and may prevent intergenerational violence.
Batterers can use a variety of power and control tactics daily such as:
Intimidation
Emotional abuse
Isolation
Minimizing, denying, and blaming
Children
Male privilege
Economic abuse
Coercion and threats
Penal code for child endangerment
PC 273a
What does the chart present?
Presents generalized characteristics of batterers and those affected by the battering
Early consistent responses can have a positive impact by...?
Increasing the chance of successful prosecution, Decreasing possible repeat calls, Providing potential resolution and closure.