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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 spouse damaging property during a disagreement, without causing fear or distress to other family members.
- Siblings engaging in a heated argument over inheritance without any physical threats.
- An adult child consistently failing to provide needed financial support to their elderly parent. (correct)
- A parent using reasonable force to restrain a child from running into a busy street.
Which action aligns with the expanded treatment approaches for family violence offenders, as suggested by Ursel?
Which action aligns with the expanded treatment approaches for family violence offenders, as suggested by Ursel?
- Focusing solely on the legal aspects of the case without addressing the offender's potential for rehabilitation.
- Enforcing stricter penalties and longer prison sentences for first-time offenders to deter future violence.
- Providing mandatory counseling and diversion programs for first-time offenders to address underlying issues. (correct)
- Prioritizing the victim's immediate safety while neglecting the offender's need for treatment and behavior modification.
How does the involvement of specialized domestic violence courts and personnel (as suggested by Ursel) influence outcomes in family violence cases?
How does the involvement of specialized domestic violence courts and personnel (as suggested by Ursel) influence outcomes in family violence cases?
- They allow for tailored interventions and support services, potentially increasing convictions while reducing recidivism. (correct)
- They prioritize the needs of the offender, potentially undermining the safety and well-being of victims.
- They ensure consistent and unbiased application of laws, minimizing disparities in conviction rates.
- They focus solely on punishment, leading to increased conviction rates but neglecting rehabilitation.
Beyond physical harm, what constitutes family violence?
Beyond physical harm, what constitutes family violence?
How do sociological analyses enhance our understanding of family violence?
How do sociological analyses enhance our understanding of family violence?
What does the research by Hasham and Gillis highlight regarding femicide?
What does the research by Hasham and Gillis highlight regarding femicide?
Why is elder abuse often underreported compared to other forms of family violence?
Why is elder abuse often underreported compared to other forms of family violence?
Which of the following aligns with the definition of family violence?
Which of the following aligns with the definition of family violence?
Within the context of family violence, what does 'Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM)' refer to?
Within the context of family violence, what does 'Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM)' refer to?
Which aspect of the Canadian Victimization Survey provides relevant insights into family violence?
Which aspect of the Canadian Victimization Survey provides relevant insights into family violence?
What's a contributing factor to why immigrant women face particular barriers in reporting family violence?
What's a contributing factor to why immigrant women face particular barriers in reporting family violence?
According to the definition of family violence, threatening to harm or kill an animal is:
According to the definition of family violence, threatening to harm or kill an animal is:
What does Ursel's research indicate is a characteristic of domestic violence courts?
What does Ursel's research indicate is a characteristic of domestic violence courts?
What is a key pattern observed in spousal victimization?
What is a key pattern observed in spousal victimization?
According to the information on family violence, what could be a risk factor for women?
According to the information on family violence, what could be a risk factor for women?
What could be considered a pattern of coercive and controlling behavior within the context of family violence?
What could be considered a pattern of coercive and controlling behavior within the context of family violence?
Which behaviour exemplifies psychological abuse as a form of family violence?
Which behaviour exemplifies psychological abuse as a form of family violence?
How do sociological perspectives contribute to understanding family violence beyond individual factors?
How do sociological perspectives contribute to understanding family violence beyond individual factors?
When viewing crime from a sociological perspective, what is considered?
When viewing crime from a sociological perspective, what is considered?
In what area have the convictions related to Ursel increased?
In what area have the convictions related to Ursel increased?
Flashcards
Ursel
Ursel
Specialized domestic violence courts and personnel.
Hasham and Gillis
Hasham and Gillis
Women who are murdered by men who are in a relationship with them. Includes former partners.
Kuhla
Kuhla
Changes to Divorce Act implemented in 2021.
Family Violence
Family Violence
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Examples of family violence
Examples of family violence
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Sociological analyses
Sociological analyses
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THI-CM
THI-CM
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Family violence
Family violence
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Canadian Victimization Survey
Canadian Victimization Survey
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Elder abuse
Elder abuse
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Older adults
Older adults
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Gartner, Dawson, Crawford
Gartner, Dawson, Crawford
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Ursel Study Findings
Ursel Study Findings
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First-time offenders
First-time offenders
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Study Notes
- Family violence is examined within the context of the criminal justice system.
- Ursel notes specialized domestic violence courts and personnel are present.
- Hasham and Gillis highlight that women are often murdered by men they are in relationships with, including former partners or those trying to leave.
- Kuhla refers to changes in the Divorce Act in 2021.
- Family violence includes any conduct by a family member towards another that may or may not constitute a criminal offense.
- Family violence includes violent, threatening, coercive, and controlling behavior.
- This behaviour causes another family member to fear for their safety or that of another person.
- Exposure to such conduct, direct or indirect, is considered family violence in the case of a child.
- Family violence includes physical abuse, such as forced confinement, but excludes reasonable force used for protection.
- Sexual abuse is form of family violence.
- Threats to kill or cause bodily harm are considered family violence.
- Harassment, including stalking, is a form of family violence.
- The failure to provide necessities of life is family violence.
- Psychological and financial abuse are forms of family violence.
- Threats to kill or harm an animal or damage property is considered family violence.
- The killing or harming of an animal or damaging of property counts as family violence.
- Crime can be understood from a sociological perspective.
- Sociological analyses identifies how marginalization, race, social class, and gender relates to crime.
- Sociologists acknowledge the importance of mental illness, and its roll in crime.
- Infants are more vulnerable to family violence due to their age.
- Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM), such as shaken baby syndrome, is a form of family violence.
- Family violence constitutes a large portion of all violent crime in Canada.
- The Canadian Victimization Survey of individuals over 15 reveals experiences of childhood physical and sexual victimization.
- Physical and sexual abuse have a prevalence in Canada.
- Elder abuse is often underreported.
- Older adults are victimized by a spouse or adult child, and there are specific reasons for elder abuse.
- Women, especially immigrant women, face barriers when reporting family violence.
- Spousal victimization accounts for most family violence cases.
- Gartner, Dawson, and Crawford indicate male partners were responsible for most killings of women in Ontario from 1974-1994.
- There are risk factors that can be identified for women.
- Ursel indicates convictions have increased.
- Treatment programs for offenders have been expanded.
- Recidivism is lowest among first-time offenders diverted into counselling.
- There is representation of certain groups in domestic violence courts.
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