Types of Abuse
Any form of abuse that threatens your safety.
Physical Abuse
During this phase, the abuser will try to get the victim to stay with them by apologizing.
Calm Phase
True or False: Alcohol/drugs causes abusive behaviors.
False. An imbalance of power and control causes abuse in a relationships.
True or False: you have to stay in a relationship unless there are 2 power and control tactics present.
False. You do not have to stay in a relationship for any reason!
Using statements like “If you loved me you would..” is an early warning sign of which type of abuse?
Sexual Abuse
Megan and Sky have been dating for awhile. Sometimes Sky feels like they can’t be themselves because Megan criticizes them heavily. Sky has begun to walk on eggshells around Megan. This is an example of which phase?
Tension Building
Tom and Jordan have been dating for awhile. On Saturday, they got into a big fight. Jordan called Tom lots of names and threatened to hit him. On Sunday, Tom approached Jordan to talk about what happened. When Tom brought it up, Jordan acted like it wasn’t a big deal. Jordan said, “You’re always creating drama, it was nothing.” Which tactic is Jordan using to gain power and control over Tom?
Blame
True or False: Financial abuse, religious/spiritual abuse, and legal abuse are other forms of abuse?
True
You and your partner usually hang out most weekends, this weekend you were invited to go to a movie with your friends. When you check your phone after the movie you have 40 texts and 15 missed calls from your partner. This is an example of what?
Emotional Abuse
Which type of abuse must be present during an explosive phase?
Any form of abuse can be present during the explosive incident.
After Alex broke up with Alejandro, Alejandro told everyone that he only dated her out of pity anyway. Which tactic is Alejandro using to gain power and control over Alex?
Social Status Abuse
This is a mutual, and voluntary agreement between two people to do something that both people want to do. What term best describes this?
Consent
Jose and Avery are road tripping to the beach. During the drive, Avery gets a call from a friend. Jose is annoyed that she’s laughing and enjoying the conversation. At the next stop sign, he slams the break causing Avery’s seatbelt to jerk hard against her. This is an example of what?
Reckless Driving
True or False: Most victims attempt to leave their abuser twice before they leave for good.
False. It takes an average of 7 attempts for a survivor to leave their abuser and stay separated for good.
At a party, Miranda saw Casey laughing with a friend. Afterwards, Miranda told Casey to unfollow the friend on all social media and to let her read their text messages. Which tactic is Miranda using to gain power and control over Casey?
Isolation, Exclusion, and Jealousy
Your friend discloses that they are in an unhealthy/abusive relationship. Choosing to keep this information private and not telling anyone is an example of respecting what?
Confidentiality
Any playful comment that crosses an established boundary can be considered an unhealthy what?
Joke
The most dangerous time in a relationship?
When the victim leaves. Abusers repeatedly go to extremes to prevent victims from leaving. In fact, leaving an abuser is the most dangerous time for a victim of dating abuse.
Gabriella’s photography project was chosen to receive a special award at school. When she told her boyfriend Mike the good news, Mike wasn’t impressed. He said, “I mean, yeah whatever, it’s not like photography requires that much skill anyway.” Which tactic is Mike using to gain power and control over Gabriella?
Belittling
True or False: The YWCA crisis hotline is only available during the day, and you can only call if you want to stay in the shelter.
False! The YWCA crisis hotline is staffed and available 24/7 and they can help with anything from providing resources/support to offering shelter.