This form of control involves one partner making all the decisions, limiting the other's choices.
Controlling Behavior
The way Bobby reacted when Stacy talked to other boys.
Jealousy and Control
This person saw red flags but didn't do enough to help Stacy.
Stacy's Mother
"If it was really bad, they would have just left."
False. leaving is often the most dangerous time for a victim.
A relationship where both partners respect and listen to each other.
Healthy relationship.
This character was the abusive boyfriend in the film.
Bobby Tennison.
When an abuser makes their victim feel responsible for the abuse.
Victim-blaming
How did Bobby treat Stacy in private versus in public.
He was charming in public but abusive in private.
Stacy's best friend, Nikki, tried to do this to help.
Warn her and encourage her to leave.
"Abuse is always physical."
False. Abuse can be emotional, verbal, financial, or psychological.
Bobby used this to keep Stacy from spending time with friends.
Isolation.
This is the main character of the the film.
Stacy Collins
This type of emotional manipulation makes the victim question their own reality.
Gaslighting
The manipulation tactic Bobby used to make Stacy feel like she couldn't leave.
Emotional dependency or threats.
What is the reason many people hesitate to report abuse?
Fear, or thinking it's "not their business", or believing the victim won't listen.
"If an abuser apologizes, they will change."
False. The cycle of abuse continues if there's no real accountability.
A healthy way to handle conflict instead of yelling or violence.
Open communication and respect.
This is the name of the main character's mother's boyfriend in the film.
Rod.
The the four stages of the cycle of abuse.
Tension-building, Abusive Incident, Honeymoon Phase, and Calm.
One way Stacy's self-esteem was affected by Bobby's treatment.
The person who brought Stacy's case to justice.
The judge.
"Only weak people end up in abusive relationships."
False. Abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of strength or intelligence.
If Stacy had recognized her worth, she might have set this with Bobby.
Boundaries
This is the main character's mom in the film.
Laura Collins
This behavior is often mistaken for love but is actually about power and control.
Possessiveness
A warning sign in Stacy's behavior that showed she was experiencing abuse.
Withdrawing from friends or making excuses for Bobby.
If someone in Stacy's situation today needed help, where could they go?
A trusted friend, a domestic violence hotline, a therapist, or a shelter.
"Jealousy is a sign of love."
False. Jealousy is about control, not love.
A behavior that shows a relationship is based on trust rather than control.
GIving each other space and independence.
What is the name of this friend of the main character:
Val Cho