Protection Orders and Domestic Violence

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is considered a form of domestic violence?

Economic abuse
Verbal abuse
Stalking
All of the above (correct)

Family violence includes only physical abuse.

False (B)

What defines a domestic relationship?

A relationship between a complainant and respondent who are/were married, live together in a marriage-like relationship, share parental responsibilities, or are family members.

Domestic violence can involve forms of _______ abuse, including physical, sexual, and emotional.

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Match the types of domestic violence with their descriptions:

<p>Physical abuse = Inflicting bodily harm or physical pain Emotional abuse = Causing psychological harm through manipulation or intimidation Economic abuse = Controlling a person's ability to access financial resources Harassment = Creating a hostile or intimidating environment through unwanted behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Protection Order

An order issued by a court to protect someone from domestic violence.

Domestic Relationship

A relationship where two individuals are or were legally married, live or lived together like a married couple, share a child, are related by blood, were engaged, or shared a living space.

Domestic Violence

Physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional, verbal and psychological abuse, economic abuse, intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, entry without consent, or any other behavior that creates fear or harm in a domestic relationship.

Physical Abuse

Physical force used against someone in a domestic relationship.

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Sexual Abuse

Any unwanted sexual act, contact, or threat in a domestic relationship.

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Study Notes

Protection Orders

Protection orders are issued against perpetrators of domestic violence.
A domestic relationship is a key factor for applying for a protection order.
Criteria for domestic relationships include:
- Being married or previously married
- Living/lived together in a relationship akin to marriage
- Being parents of a child or sharing parental responsibility
- Being family members
- Being engaged or previously engaged
- Sharing/previously sharing the same residence

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence encompasses a broad spectrum of abusive behaviors.
Forms of domestic violence include:
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Verbal abuse
- Psychological abuse
- Economic abuse
- Intimidation
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Property damage
- Unlawful entry