_______________________ is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is
used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner
- answer Domestic violence
Behaviors associated with domestic violence include, but are not limited to: - answer-
intimidation
- manipulation
- humiliation
- isolation
- frightening
- terrorizing
- coercion
- threatening
- blaming
- hurting
- injuring
- wounding
_________________ consists of hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting,
hair pulling, etc. - answerphysical abuse
__________________ consists of coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact
or behavior without consent. - answersexual abuse
_____________________ consists of undermining an individual's sense of worth and/
or self-esteem. - answeremotional abuse
_____________________ is defined as making or attempting to make an individual
financially dependent by maintaining total control over financial resources, withholding
one's access to money, or forbidding one's attendance at school or employment. -
answereconomic abuse
Elements of _______________________ include, but are not limited to, causing fear
through intimidation, threatening physical harm to self, partner, children, or partners
family or friends; destruction of pets and property, and forcing isolation from family,
friends, or school and/ or work. - answerpsychological abuse
Frequent exposure to domestic violence in the home not only predisposes children to
numerous social and physical problems but also: - answerteaches them that violence is
, a normal way of life, thus increasing their risk of becoming society's next generation of
victims and abusers
Domestic violence is characterized by a pattern of increasing
_______________________________, and is a continuum of behavior ranging from
verbal abuse, economic exploitation, sexual abuse, bodily assaults, and homicide. -
answerpower and coercive control
A domestic violence victim will leave an average of ___ times before leaving the
relationship for good. - answer7
Situational factors for victims to stay with their abusers: - answer- economic
dependance
- fear of physical harm to self or children
- fear of emotional damage to children over the loss of a parent (even if that parent is
abusive
- fear of losing custody of the children because the abuser threatens to take the children
if the victim tries to leave
- lack of job skills
- social isolation and lack of support
- lack of information regarding domestic violence resources
- lack of alternative housing
- cultural or religious constraints
- the belief that law enforcement will not take the victim seriously
- stalking
- religious/ faith beliefs
- pets/ farm animals
- language barriers
- "my partner will take my passport and immigration papers"
- "my partner will have me deported or report me to the INS"
Emotional Factors for victims to stay with their abusers: - answer- belief that their
partner will change because of their remorse and promises to stop battering
- fear of the abuser who threatens to kill the victim if abuse is reported to anyone
- lack of emotional support
- guilt over the failure of the relationship
- attachment to the partner
- fear of making major life changes
- feeling responsible for the abuse
- feeling helpless, hopeless, and trapped
- belief that the victim is the only one who can help the abuser with their problems
- rumor spreading
- "i'm nothing, and i don't deserve better"
- i feel paralyzed
- i can't face making decisions anymore
- i was brainwashed to believe that i couldn't cope without my partner
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