72 Questions
What does the term 'crisis' refer to, according to Webster's Dictionary?
A crucial or decisive point or situation
Why might crisis responders discount the validity of other people's reactions to crisis?
Because they respond regularly to crisis situations
What is a common way that battered women may react in a crisis situation?
By being passive and submissive
What is the result of positive intervention during and after a crisis?
The person is more likely to follow through with all of her safety plans
What can be frustrating for service providers assisting battered women in crisis?
When the woman has trouble remembering details
According to James and Gilliland (2001), what is a crisis?
A perception or experience of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person's current resources and coping mechanisms
What is a characteristic of a batterer in the initial stages of a relationship?
Equating jealousy with love
What is the primary way a batterer seeks to control their partner?
By controlling finances and decision-making
What is a common behavior of a batterer in terms of relationships?
Pressuring the victim to commit to the relationship quickly
What is an expectation of a batterer from their partner?
That the partner will meet all of their needs
How does a batterer often isolate their partner?
By accusing their friends and family of being trouble makers
What is a common phrase used by a batterer to manipulate their partner?
You're hurting me by not doing what I want
What is a characteristic of an abusive person's behavior?
Being easily insulted and perceiving setbacks as personal attacks
What is a behavior of a batterer in terms of animals and children?
Punishing them brutally or being insensitive to their pain
What is a characteristic of a batterer's behavior in sexual relationships?
Using force or coercion to get what they want
What is a characteristic of a batterer's personality?
Having a dual personality, with explosive behavior and moodiness
What is a common reason why a battered woman may be angry and/or hysterical when the police arrive?
She is angry because she feels the police will not take her side.
What is a key difference in perception between a peace officer and a victim of domestic violence?
People who have never experienced abuse often find it difficult to imagine why victims don't leave.
According to the Revised Missouri Statute, what is included in the definition of 'abuse'?
Assault, battery, coercion, harassment, and sexual assault.
What is 'coercion' in the context of domestic violence?
Compelling another by force or threat of force to engage in conduct.
What is the definition of 'family or household member' in Missouri Revised Statute?
Spouses, former spouses, persons related by blood or marriage, and others.
Why do abusive relationships often continue for years?
Because love and intimacy precede the abuse, making it difficult to break away.
What is 'harassment' in the context of domestic violence?
Engaging in a purposeful or knowing course of conduct that alarms or causes distress to another.
Why may a battered woman not want to have the batterer arrested?
She knows he will probably be back and does not want to make him angrier.
What is the primary reason why a battered woman may call the police?
To end the violent episode, not to have the batterer arrested.
What is a characteristic of abusive relationships?
They are not violent all the time, with periods of intimacy and abuse.
What is the primary motivation behind an abuser's behavior of breaking or striking objects?
To terrorize the victim into submission
Which of the following is a characteristic of abusive men?
Entitlement and selfishness
What is the result of an abuser's tactic of externalization of responsibility?
The victim is blamed for the abuser's actions
What is the likelihood of a man battering his partner if he saw his father beat his mother as a child?
700 times more likely
What is the primary belief of a batterer about their partner?
Their partner is obligated to obey them
What is the result of an abuser's use of violence?
The victim becomes more submissive
What is the characteristic of an abuser who exhibits contradictory statements and behaviors?
Inconsistency and deceit
What is the result of an abuser's tactic of minimization?
The victim feels belittled
What is the term for an abuser's belief in having special rights without responsibilities?
Entitlement
What is the result of an abuser's tactic of denying, minimizing, and blaming?
The victim feels confused and uncertain
What theory is reinforced by the fact that not all men who witnessed or were abused as children batter their intimate partners?
Battering is a learned behavioral choice
What is the extreme expression of the belief in male dominance over women?
Battering
What is a common characteristic of batterers?
Personality disorders
What percentage of men who batter their partners are classified as mentally ill?
3%
What is a common characteristic of victims of domestic violence?
Low self-esteem
What is a result of traditional attitudes towards the family?
Low self-esteem
What is a common misconception about domestic violence?
Men abuse their partners because they are not good enough
What is a common feeling experienced by victims of domestic violence?
Guilt
Why do some religious and cultural leaders advise women to stay in abusive relationships?
Because they want to save the family
What is a reality about domestic violence?
It is a result of the batterer's choice
What is an example of emotional abuse?
Calling her names
What is a type of economic abuse?
Trying to keep her from getting or keeping a job
What is a characteristic of intimidation?
Using looks, actions, gestures, loud voice, smashing things
What is an example of sexual abuse?
Making her do sexual things against her will
What is an example of using male privilege?
Treating her like a servant
What is a type of threat that an abuser might make?
All of the above
What is a common consequence for a battered woman if she tries to defend herself physically?
She rarely wins the physical fight and there are usually consequences for her
Why does the batterer try to limit the battered woman's communication with others?
To make her more dependent on him
What is a common way that battered women may minimize the violence they experience?
By downplaying the severity of the violence
Why do battered women often believe they are responsible for the violence?
Because the batterer tells them they are responsible
What is a common physical symptom of stress reactions in battered women?
Fatigue
Why do battered women often believe that no one can help them?
Because they believe the batterer is all powerful and can fool anyone
What is a common unrealistic belief that battered women may hold?
That they can stop the violence by finding the 'real cause'
What is a common way that society reinforces the battered woman's belief that no one can help her?
By blaming her for the violence
What is a common emotional response of battered women to the violence they experience?
Depression and anxiety
What is a common strategy that battered women use to try to control their environment?
Trying to control every aspect of their environment to avoid triggering the batterer's violence
What is a common emotional effect of domestic violence on children?
Taking responsibility for the abuse
What is a physical symptom of stress experienced by children of battered women?
Headaches and stomachaches
What is a behavioral impact of domestic violence on children?
Becoming more aggressive and angry
Why do investigators need to ask certain questions when investigating teenage runaways?
To determine if the runaway is a victim of domestic violence
What is an example of emotional abuse?
Ridiculing partner's beliefs
What is a characteristic of males who witness domestic violence as children?
They are more likely to become abusers as adults
What is an element of physical abuse?
Pushing or shoving
What is a function of the Power and Control Wheel?
To represent the batterer's need for power and control
What is an example of sexual abuse?
Treating partner as a sexual object
What is a common consequence of children witnessing domestic violence?
They experience stress-related physical ailments
Study Notes
Definition of Crisis
- A crisis is a crucial or decisive point or situation that exceeds a person's current resources and coping mechanisms.
- A crisis is a perception or experience of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds a person's current resources and coping mechanisms.
Crisis Response by Victims of Domestic Violence
- Two common crisis responses by victims of domestic violence:
- Passive/submission: feeling incapable of making decisions, appearing disoriented and scattered, and experiencing trouble remembering details.
- Anger/rebellion: being very angry and/or hysterical, yelling, swearing, and blaming the police officers who respond.
Domestic Violence
- Definition: abuse or stalking by a family or household member.
- Includes acts, attempts, or threats of:
- Assault
- Battery
- Coercion
- Harassment
- Sexual assault
- Unlawful imprisonment
Characteristics of a Batterer
- Jealousy and control
- Unrealistic expectations
- Quick involvement
- Isolation
- Blaming others for problems and feelings
- Hypersensitivity
- Cruelty to animals or children
- "Playful" use of force in sex
- Verbal abuse
- Rigid sex roles
- Dual personality
- Past battering
- Threats of violence
- Breaking or striking objects
- Force during arguments
- Entitlement
- Selfishness and self-centeredness
- Superiority
- Possessiveness
- Confusing love and abuse
- Manipulativeness
- Contradictory statements and behaviors
- Externalization of responsibility
- Denial, minimization, and victim blaming
Causes of Battering
- Power and control
- Learned behavioral choice
- Cultural belief in male superiority
- Personality disorders
Characteristics of Victims
- Low self-esteem
- Traditional attitudes
- Religious and cultural beliefs
- Guilt
- Dependent behavior
- Minimization
- Feeling responsible for punishment
- Stress reactions
- Believing no one can help### Tactics of Domestic Abusers
- Abusers use various tactics to control and manipulate their victims, including threats to take children, get them fired, and making them feel like no one will believe them.
- They may also use emotional manipulation, making their victims feel guilty, anxious, and responsible for the abuse.
Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
- Children of battered women often take responsibility for the abuse, feeling guilty for not being able to stop it.
- They may experience constant anxiety, fear of abandonment, and stress-related illnesses.
- Behavioral impacts include aggression, anger, and difficulty controlling their behavior, or becoming passive and withdrawn.
- Boys who witness domestic violence are more likely to become abusers as adults.
Emotional Abuse
- Elements of emotional abuse include:
- Ignoring partner's feelings
- Ridiculing or insulting partner's beliefs
- Withholding approval or affection
- Criticizing or insulting partner
- Humiliating partner in public or private
- Refusing to socialize with partner
- Threatening to leave or hurt partner's family and friends
Physical Abuse
- Elements of physical abuse include:
- Pushing, shoving, or restraining partner
- Slapping, biting, kicking, or choking partner
- Hitting or punching partner
- Throwing objects at partner
- Locking partner in or out of the house
- Abandoning partner in a dangerous place
- Refusing to aid a sick partner
Sexual Abuse
- Elements of sexual abuse include:
- Treating partner as a sex object
- Forcing partner to dress in a sexual way
- Minimizing partner's feelings about sex
- Criticizing partner's sexual performance
- Withholding sex or affection as punishment
- Forcing partner to strip or engage in unwanted sexual acts
- Committing sadistic sexual acts
Power and Control Wheel
- The center of the wheel represents the batterer's need for power and control.
- The spokes of the wheel represent various forms of abuse, including:
- Isolation
- Emotional abuse
- Economic abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Physical abuse
- The outside ring represents the physical abuse and threats used to enforce control.
This quiz explores the concept of crisis, its definition, and how it's perceived by individuals and those around them. It covers the idea that crisis is a personal experience and may not be universally acknowledged.
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