General Knowledge
What is one sign of violence in a relationship?
Possessiveness, jealousy, put-downs, threats, physical and sexual violence
How many men reported being abused in the last year?
1 out of 13 men reported being used in the last year
What is a school resource?
Teachers, psychiatrist, guidance counselor, school nurse, social worker
Hitting or choking are signs of what type of abuse?
Physical abuse
What are 2 types of relationship violence?
Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Stalking, or Technological
What percentage of women experience intimate partner violence before the age of 18?
23% of women report experiencing intimate partner for the first time before the age of 18.
What is a community resource.
The Women's Center in greater Danbury.
What does sexual violence consist of?
Unwanted sexual contact through the use of physical force, drugs or taking advantage of the victims inability to give informed consent
What are 3 risk factors to being a victim of domestic violence?
Low self-esteem, young age, witnessing domestic abuse at a young age, emotional dependence, having few friends, being isolated from others, depression and anxiety
What percentage of Connecticut high school students report being emotionally abused?
17% of Connecticut students report being being emotionally abused.
What does emotional abuse consist of?
Humiliation, controlling the victim, threats
See bruising/injuries, miss class, change in behavior, insecurity, isolation, self-guilt
How many men report being severely physically abused in a relationship?
1 in 7 men have been severely physically abused in a relationship (choked, burned, hit with a blunt object).
What is the name of the app where you can find support?
td411
What is the main reason victims stay in a relationship with their abusers?
Trauma bonding