Using Intimidation
What is one way abusers use intimidation?
Making the victim afraid through looks, actions, and gestures.
What is emotional abuse?
Undermining an individual’s sense of self-worth and self-esteem.
What is one tactic used to isolate a victim?
Limiting their interactions with friends and family.
What does it mean to minimize abuse?
Downplaying the severity of the abusive behavior.
What is one form of coercion used by abusers?
Making and/or carrying out threats to harm the victim.
How might someone use pets or property to intimidate?
Destroying cherished belongings or harming pets.
How might someone use insults as a form of emotional abuse?
Constantly criticizing or calling the victim names.
How does controlling a victim's activities contribute to isolation?
It prevents them from having a support network.
How might someone deny the abuse?
Claiming the abuse never happened or that the victim is overreacting.
How might an abuser use threats to control a victim?
By threatening to leave or hurt the victim or their loved ones.
Give an example of how threats can be used to intimidate.
Threatening to harm the victim or themselves.
Give an example of how someone can use gaslighting.
Making the victim question their reality or sanity.
Give an example of how someone might use jealousy to isolate a victim.
Accusing them of infidelity to justify limiting their interactions.
Give an example of how an abuser might blame the victim for the abuse.
Saying the victim provoked the abuse or deserved it.
Give an example of using coercion to force the victim into illegal activities.
Threatening to harm them if they don’t comply.
Why is displaying weapons considered a form of intimidation?
It creates fear and a sense of powerlessness.
What role does humiliation play in emotional abuse?
Making the victim feel ashamed or worthless.
How does monitoring a victim's communication contribute to isolation?
It restricts their ability to reach out for help or support.
How does minimizing abuse affect the victim?
It can make them doubt their perception and feel guilty.
How does using coercion and threats affect a victim's sense of safety?
It creates constant fear and anxiety.
How can an abuser's body language be intimidating?
Using aggressive postures or invading personal space.
How does emotional abuse affect a victim's mental health?
It can lead to anxiety, depression, and a sense of helplessness.
What impact does isolation have on a victim's independence?
It makes them more dependent on the abuser and less likely to leave.
What is the purpose of denying and blaming in an abusive relationship?
To avoid responsibility and shift the focus away from the abuser’s actions.
What is the long-term impact of coercion and threats on a victim?
It can lead to trauma, fear, and a sense of helplessness.