18 Questions
What is the most common reason why women do not report intimate violence to the police?
Fear of reprisal
What is the primary goal of an abuser's behavior in a battering relationship?
To establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation
According to the United States Bureau of Justice statistics for 2004, what percentage of victims of intimate violence were women?
85 percent
What is the term used to describe the pattern of coercive control founded on physical and/or sexual violence or threat of violence in an intimate relationship?
Battering
What percentage of men reported the victimization to the police according to the United States Bureau of Justice statistics for 2004?
54 percent
Who identified a cycle of predictable behaviors that are repeated over time in battered women and their relationships?
Walker
What is the most accurate definition of a victim?
Someone who has been harmed, injured, or subjected to mistreatment by another person or entity.
What is a common characteristic of all forms of abuse?
They can be seriously damaging to their victims.
What is a characteristic of an abuser?
Someone who engages in harmful or abusive behaviors towards others.
What is an example of emotional manipulation?
Exerting control over someone else.
What is the long-term effect of abuse on victims?
It can be seriously damaging to the victim's psychology.
What is the Cycle of Battering?
A pattern of physical abuse followed by reconciliation.
What is a common behavior of victims of physical abuse?
To try to cover up the signs of abuse
What is a characteristic of emotional abuse?
A pattern of behavior that impairs social, emotional, or intellectual functioning
What is a sign of physical abuse?
Unusual pattern of injury
Who is responsible for physical abuse?
The caregiver or parent
What is a common consequence of emotional abuse?
Impairment of social, emotional, or intellectual functioning
What is a crucial step for victims of physical abuse?
To seek help and support from trusted individuals or organizations
This quiz explores the long-term effects of sexual abuse, including the pattern of coercive control and battering in intimate relationships.
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