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According to the definition provided, which of the following scenarios would be considered family violence?
According to the definition provided, which of the following scenarios would be considered family violence?
- A parent using reasonable physical force to restrain a child from running into a busy street.
- A sibling damaging another sibling's personal property in a fit of anger.
- A family member constantly monitoring another family member's whereabouts and communications, causing them to fear for their safety. (correct)
- A spouse making financial decisions that the other spouse disagrees with, but that do not deprive them of basic necessities.
Which action aligns with Ursel's work on specialized domestic violence courts?
Which action aligns with Ursel's work on specialized domestic violence courts?
- Focusing solely on the physical aspects of domestic violence while disregarding psychological factors.
- Implementing mandatory minimum sentences for all domestic violence offenders.
- Reducing the number of domestic violence courts to streamline the judicial process.
- Establishing courts with specifically trained personnel to handle domestic violence cases. (correct)
Based on Hasham and Gillis' research, which scenario would be most relevant to their findings?
Based on Hasham and Gillis' research, which scenario would be most relevant to their findings?
- A man is murdered by his male business partner.
- A woman is harassed by a stranger on the street.
- A child is physically abused by their babysitter.
- A woman is murdered by her former boyfriend. (correct)
Which of the following falls under the definition of family violence?
Which of the following falls under the definition of family violence?
How do sociological analyses contribute to understanding family violence?
How do sociological analyses contribute to understanding family violence?
Which of the following is an example of 'failure to provide the necessaries of life'?
Which of the following is an example of 'failure to provide the necessaries of life'?
Why might elder abuse be underreported?
Why might elder abuse be underreported?
According to the information, what is a common characteristic of family violence?
According to the information, what is a common characteristic of family violence?
What does the Canadian Victimization Survey reveal about experiences of victimization?
What does the Canadian Victimization Survey reveal about experiences of victimization?
What might be a characteristic of risk factors for women experiencing family violence?
What might be a characteristic of risk factors for women experiencing family violence?
Which type of abuse involves actions that diminish another's sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth?
Which type of abuse involves actions that diminish another's sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth?
What did Gartner, Dawson, and Crawford's research reveal about woman killings in Ontario between 1974 and 1994?
What did Gartner, Dawson, and Crawford's research reveal about woman killings in Ontario between 1974 and 1994?
What outcome is associated with diverting first-time offenders into counseling, according to the information on Ursel's work?
What outcome is associated with diverting first-time offenders into counseling, according to the information on Ursel's work?
How do sociological analyses view mental illness in relation to crime?
How do sociological analyses view mental illness in relation to crime?
Which best illustrates 'Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM)'?
Which best illustrates 'Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM)'?
Which of the following exemplifies the concept of psychological abuse in the context of family violence?
Which of the following exemplifies the concept of psychological abuse in the context of family violence?
How can the specialized domestic violence courts described by Ursel contribute to reducing recidivism?
How can the specialized domestic violence courts described by Ursel contribute to reducing recidivism?
How does family violence affect children exposed to it either directly or indirectly?
How does family violence affect children exposed to it either directly or indirectly?
What is the role of Kuhla in the context of this information?
What is the role of Kuhla in the context of this information?
Which scenario aligns with the concept of financial abuse in the context of family violence?
Which scenario aligns with the concept of financial abuse in the context of family violence?
Flashcards
Ursel:
Ursel:
Specialized domestic violence courts and personnel.
Hasham and Gillis:
Hasham and Gillis:
Women murdered by men in a relationship with them, including former partners.
Kuhla: 2021 changes
Kuhla: 2021 changes
Changes to Divorce Act in 2021 impacting family law.
Family Violence Definition
Family Violence Definition
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Forms of Family Violence
Forms of Family Violence
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Sociological Analyses emphasize
Sociological Analyses emphasize
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Family violence significance
Family violence significance
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Canadian Victimization Survey
Canadian Victimization Survey
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Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse
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Spousal Victimization
Spousal Victimization
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Gartner, Dawson, Crawford
Gartner, Dawson, Crawford
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Increased offenders
Increased offenders
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Treatment for offenders
Treatment for offenders
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Recidivism
Recidivism
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Study Notes
- Family violence and the criminal justice system are closely related topics.
Specialized Courts and Murder Statistics
- Ursel noted the presence of specialized domestic violence courts and personnel.
- Hasham and Gillis's research indicates that women are often murdered by men within their relationships, including former partners or those they are trying to leave.
- Kuhla highlighted alterations to the Divorce Act in 2021.
Defining Family Violence
- Family violence includes any conduct by a family member towards another that is violent, threatening, or part of a pattern of coercive and controlling behavior.
- It also includes causing a family member to fear for their safety or that of another person and direct or indirect exposure of a child to such conduct.
- This includes physical abuse, including forced confinement while excluding the use of reasonable force for protection.
- Sexual abuse falls under it.
- Threats to kill or cause bodily harm are considered too.
- So are harassment and stalking
- Failure to provide necessities of life falls under this definition as well.
- Also psychological and financial abuse
- Threats to harm animals and damaging property can be family violence.
- The killing or harming of animals or damaging property counts as well.
Sociological Perspectives and Crime
- A sociological perspective is relevant when examining crime.
- Sociological analyses highlight issues related to marginalization, race, social class, gender, and other variables.
- Sociologists do not dismiss the importance of mental illness.
- Vulnerability to crime can be associated with age, especially infants.
- Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM), also known as shaken baby syndrome, exists.
Statistics, Surveys, and Victimization
- Family violence constitutes a notable proportion of all violent crime in Canada.
- The Canadian Victimization Survey includes experiences of childhood physical and sexual victimization for individuals over 15.
- Physical and sexual abuse are prevalent.
- Elder abuse is underreported.
- Older adults are sometimes victimized by a spouse or adult child and there are specific reasons for this type of elder abuse.
Reporting Barriers, Spousal Violence, and Risk Factors
- There are barriers preventing women, especially immigrant women, from reporting.
- Most family violence is spousal victimization.
- Gartner, Dawson, and Crawford found that male partners were responsible for the majority of woman killings in Ontario between 1974 and 1994.
- There are specific risk factors for women related to family violence.
Impacts of Specialized Courts
- Ursel's research suggests convictions have increased, treatment for offenders has expanded, and recidivism is lowest among first-time offenders diverted into counselling.
- Representation of certain groups is seen in domestic violence courts.
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