10 Questions
What is the TENSION BUILDING phase of the cycle of violence characterized by?
The man getting angry and the woman feeling afraid to make decisions
In the VIOLENCE phase of the cycle of violence, what does the abuser do?
Blame the woman for bad events and wrong decisions
What is the most common reason for women to accept everything the abuser says during the TENSION BUILDING phase?
Fear of making their husbands angry
During which phase of the cycle of violence does the abuser express remorse and apologize for what happened?
MAKE-UP/HONEYMOON
What is the main purpose of the disclaimer at the beginning of the text?
To provide a trigger warning for survivors of VAW
Which type of violence involves denying a woman access to financial resources?
Economic Abuse or Violence
What is the definition of psychological violence?
Acts or omissions that cause mental or emotional suffering of the victim
Which phase of the cycle of violence involves the abuser acting as if the abuse never happened and may manipulate the victim into believing violence will not happen again?
Calm phase
What is the term for the act of engaging in emotional or sexual relationships outside of marriage?
Marital Infidelity
What does physical violence against women include?
Beating, stabbing, choking, pulling, and punching
Learn about the cycle of violence in abusive relationships, including the phases of tension building, explosive incident, and honeymoon phase. This lesson includes graphic descriptions of abuse and violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
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