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Burning is considered a type of physical violence in domestic abuse.
Burning is considered a type of physical violence in domestic abuse.
True
Insulting and cursing are examples of social violence.
Insulting and cursing are examples of social violence.
False
Extreme jealousy is a form of social violence in domestic situations.
Extreme jealousy is a form of social violence in domestic situations.
True
Strangulation is classified under sexual violence.
Strangulation is classified under sexual violence.
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Emotional violence can involve manipulation of a person's emotional needs.
Emotional violence can involve manipulation of a person's emotional needs.
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Economic violence includes demanding paychecks from a partner.
Economic violence includes demanding paychecks from a partner.
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Stalking is defined as a supportive behavior that does not cause fear.
Stalking is defined as a supportive behavior that does not cause fear.
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Ayşe Paşalı was 42 years old at the time of her murder.
Ayşe Paşalı was 42 years old at the time of her murder.
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The Family Court approved Ayşe Paşalı's request for a protection order.
The Family Court approved Ayşe Paşalı's request for a protection order.
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Domestic violence occurs in both wealthy and poor families.
Domestic violence occurs in both wealthy and poor families.
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Identity theft is a form of economic violence.
Identity theft is a form of economic violence.
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All domestic violence incidents are physical in nature.
All domestic violence incidents are physical in nature.
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The majority of domestic violence incidents are reported to be from men to women.
The majority of domestic violence incidents are reported to be from men to women.
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The first category of the Ecological Model is 'Community'.
The first category of the Ecological Model is 'Community'.
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Risk factors at the 'relationship' level include the man's ability to make family decisions.
Risk factors at the 'relationship' level include the man's ability to make family decisions.
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The explosion stage of the Cycle of Violence includes physical and emotional violence.
The explosion stage of the Cycle of Violence includes physical and emotional violence.
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In the tension-building stage, both parties are unaware of the rising tension.
In the tension-building stage, both parties are unaware of the rising tension.
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During the 'Denial' stage of Battered Women's Syndrome, a woman believes she deserves to be beaten.
During the 'Denial' stage of Battered Women's Syndrome, a woman believes she deserves to be beaten.
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The 'Guilt' stage involves the woman recognizing she is not responsible for her husband's abusive actions.
The 'Guilt' stage involves the woman recognizing she is not responsible for her husband's abusive actions.
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In the 'Enlightenment' stage, a woman recognizes that no one deserves to be beaten.
In the 'Enlightenment' stage, a woman recognizes that no one deserves to be beaten.
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Risk factors like alcohol abuse are categorized under the 'Individual' level in Heise's model.
Risk factors like alcohol abuse are categorized under the 'Individual' level in Heise's model.
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You should stay away from the kitchen during a threat because it may contain weapons like knives.
You should stay away from the kitchen during a threat because it may contain weapons like knives.
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Law No 6284 offers no protections for stalking victims.
Law No 6284 offers no protections for stalking victims.
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If someone is being attacked at home, it is best to hide in a bathroom or closet.
If someone is being attacked at home, it is best to hide in a bathroom or closet.
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Individuals may experience complex emotions toward their abusive partner, including love.
Individuals may experience complex emotions toward their abusive partner, including love.
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Calling an emergency contact for help is recommended during an attack.
Calling an emergency contact for help is recommended during an attack.
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You cannot request to have your identity changed under Law No 6284.
You cannot request to have your identity changed under Law No 6284.
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Taking pictures of injuries is unnecessary if you get medical help.
Taking pictures of injuries is unnecessary if you get medical help.
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If a police officer arrives, the victim should avoid sharing what happened.
If a police officer arrives, the victim should avoid sharing what happened.
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Domestic violence is generally defined as violence occurring solely in public places.
Domestic violence is generally defined as violence occurring solely in public places.
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One in every three women surveyed in Turkey reported being beaten by their husbands.
One in every three women surveyed in Turkey reported being beaten by their husbands.
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The risk of women experiencing physical violence increases as they become the primary earners in the family.
The risk of women experiencing physical violence increases as they become the primary earners in the family.
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Emotional violence affects the least number of women in Turkey compared to other forms of violence.
Emotional violence affects the least number of women in Turkey compared to other forms of violence.
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Between 2003 and 2010, femicide in Turkey increased by 1400% according to statements made by the Ministry of Justice.
Between 2003 and 2010, femicide in Turkey increased by 1400% according to statements made by the Ministry of Justice.
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Most perpetrators of femicide in Turkey are women acting against their husbands.
Most perpetrators of femicide in Turkey are women acting against their husbands.
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Violence is considered a conscious and chosen behavior rather than an instinctual response.
Violence is considered a conscious and chosen behavior rather than an instinctual response.
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The majority of women killed by their husbands or ex-husbands were murdered due to jealousy or infidelity.
The majority of women killed by their husbands or ex-husbands were murdered due to jealousy or infidelity.
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Many women believe that violence is normal in relationships.
Many women believe that violence is normal in relationships.
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Law No. 4320 provided protection to all individuals regardless of their marital status.
Law No. 4320 provided protection to all individuals regardless of their marital status.
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It is safe for a woman to openly tell her aggressive partner about her decision to break up.
It is safe for a woman to openly tell her aggressive partner about her decision to break up.
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Economic dependence is one of the reasons women may stay in abusive relationships.
Economic dependence is one of the reasons women may stay in abusive relationships.
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The most important feature of Law No. 6284 is that it requires physical evidence of abuse to grant protection.
The most important feature of Law No. 6284 is that it requires physical evidence of abuse to grant protection.
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Women often stay in relationships due to cultural beliefs and pressure from friends and family.
Women often stay in relationships due to cultural beliefs and pressure from friends and family.
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A woman should plan an escape route out of her home if she is in an abusive situation.
A woman should plan an escape route out of her home if she is in an abusive situation.
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Threats to harm pets or loved ones are commonly cited reasons for women to remain with their abusers.
Threats to harm pets or loved ones are commonly cited reasons for women to remain with their abusers.
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Study Notes
Domestic Violence Definition
- Defined as violence between spouses or family members, mostly within the home.
- Also defined as endangering the victim's life, body, psychological integrity, or freedom within the family by using force or coercion.
Purposes of Violence
- Asserting power
- Venting anger
- Controlling
- Punishing
- Violence is a conscious/chosen behavior, not just a behavior.
- Insanity is not a cause, it is taking responsibility away from the perpetrator.
Interventions for Domestic Violence
- Gender Equality Education (focus on raising men, not choosing them)
- Conflict Resolution Education (violence is not a solution; teaching acceptable ways to solve conflict)
Research from Turkey (Altınay and Arat, 2007)
- Study involving 1800 women across 56 provinces.
- One in three women reported being beaten by their husbands.
- One in six men with higher education uses physical violence.
- As education level increases, the number of women reporting physical violence decreases.
- Women contributing more to family income is associated with a doubled risk of being beaten.
Research from Turkey (2014)
- 7462 women interviewed.
- 44% experienced emotional violence.
- 36% experienced physical violence.
- 30% experienced economic violence.
- 12% experienced sexual violence.
- 27% experienced stalking.
Additional Research from Turkey
- Data on the increasing number of cases filed for protection orders from 2010 to 2017 (numbers provided).
- 1400% increase in femicide between 2003 and 2010.
- A study found that in 2012, 78.2% of femicide perpetrators were the victim's husband or ex-husband.
- Another study from 2011-2014 showed this rate to be 54%.
- 30% of murdered women experienced threats, intimidation, physical, and sexual violence before their death.
- The most common reasons for being killed by husbands or ex-husbands were jealousy (45%), infidelity or honor (45%), and separation or divorce (23.8%).
- Conflicts were a reason in 21.3% of cases.
Types of Domestic Violence
Physical Violence
- Slapping
- Hitting/Punching
- Pushing
- Hair-pulling
- Reckless driving
- Grabbing
- Biting
- Hitting with objects
- Arm-twisting
- Pinching
- Physical restraint
- Shoving
- Burning
- Kicking
- Use of weapons
- Strangulation
Sexual Violence
- Any unwanted touching, unsafe or forced sexual activity
- Forcing the victim to perform sexual acts
- Forced sex work
- Painful or degrading acts during intercourse without consent
- Date rape or marital rape
- Taking unwanted sexual photos and/or videos
Emotional Violence
- Insulting, cursing, shouting
- Threatening or intimidating
- Name-calling, making fun
- Humiliation, commanding
- Comparison and criticism
- Resentment (punishment)
- Blaming
- Confusion, causing a victim to doubt reality
- Manipulation and exploitation of emotional needs (to feel safe/loved)
- Emphasis on strengths, devaluing weaknesses
- Blaming the victim for the violence
Social Violence
- Forbidding leaving the home
- Forbidding contact with family and friends
- Humiliation in front of others
- Extreme control
- Extreme jealousy
- Isolating from resources
- Controlling victim's whereabouts and activities
- Victim feels isolated from support systems
Economic Violence
- Stealing money
- Demanding paychecks
- Forbidding employment/school
- Making the partner beg for money
- Giving an allowance
- Stealing/destroying personal belongings
- Refusing to pay court-ordered support
- Identity theft
- Credit card fraud
Stalking
- Deliberate and persistent pursuing/harassing without consent.
- The victim experiences fear for their safety and there is threatening behavior.
Cycle of Violence
- Tension-building phase: Increasing tension and threats, verbal and emotional abuse.
- Explosion phase: Acute instance of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
- Honeymoon phase: Apologies and promises from the abuser, potentially blaming the victim.
Four Stages of Battered Women's Syndrome
- Denial: Refusing to acknowledge the problem, attributing incidents to accidents.
- Guilt: Recognizing a problem, but blaming herself for the abuse.
- Enlightenment: Understanding the abuser's behavior is wrong.
- Responsibility: Accepting the abuse is not her fault and choosing to leave.
Why Do Women Stay?
- Threats of harm
- Threats of harm to others
- Believing the abuser will take children,
- Religious reasons
- Self-blame/low self-esteem
- Limited financial resources
- Believing that violence is normal
- Cultural beliefs/sanctity of marriage
- Limited housing options
- Blaming the abuse on alcohol/financial pressures
Safety at Home/Emergency
- Memorize emergency contacts
- Keep a phone in a secure, lockable location.
- Prepare an escape plan for yourself and children.
- Lock the doors and windows.
- Consider getting a safe and reliable way to contact police, friends/family, or support services if you are feeling unsafe.
Rights under Law No 6284
- Shelter/Temporary Protection
- Prevent the abuser from entering the home
- Conceal address
- Change identity/information
- Request the abuser turn in firearms
- Request temporary custody and/or alimony
Supporting the Survivor
- Allow the person to tell their story without judgment.
- Believe them.
- Be sensitive to their feelings.
- Inform them of resources.
- Allow them to make their own decisions.
- Stay present in their lives.
- Remind them you are there for them.
Important Considerations
- In cases where a woman is planning to break up, expressing the decision openly in front of the aggressive partner is dangerous and should be done in private or when the partner is not present.
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Test your knowledge about the different forms of domestic violence, including physical, emotional, economic, and social violence. This quiz also explores the impact of these behaviors on individuals and communities, as well as relevant statistics. Learn about important concepts such as protection orders and the Ecological Model of domestic violence.
