DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

 Violence or physical abuse ________________________________ ____________________ usually violence by men against women.  When a family member, partner, or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate another.  Intentional physical injury of a person.  ____________________________________________ ____________________________ of a person.  __________________________________________ DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

________________________________________________:  Pushing  Shoving  Grabbing  Slapping  Difficulty Expressing Emotions  Low Frustration Tolerance  Dependence in Relationship  Poor Communication Skills &/or Social Skills LEVELS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

_____________________________________________:  Choking, Closed-fist Hitting, &/or Kicking  Use of a Weapon  Repeated Hospitalization  Physical Evidence of Violence  Intent is to Gain Power & Control  Isolating Partner from Others  Observed Increases in Violence over Time/Months & Years  Characterized by a Cycle of Violence LEVELS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Physical Abuse:  Any...  Physical abuse does not have to leave a mark or bruise. It doesn’t even need to hurt.  It includes the following behaviors: → Scratching → Throwing Something → Punching → Using a Weapon → Biting → Slapping → Pulling Hair → Kicking → Choking → Shoving/Pushing TYPES OF ABUSE: PHYSICAL ABUSE

Sexual Abuse:  Any...  It includes the following behaviors: → Rape → Unwanted rough/violent sexual activity → Unwanted kissing/touching → Forcing the victim to go further than they want → Not letting the victim use birth control or protection a/g STDs TYPES OF ABUSE: SEXUAL ABUSE

Verbal/Emotional Abuse :  Anything that the abuser says or does to the victim that… TYPES OF ABUSE: VERBAL/EMOTIONAL ABUSE

Name-calling/put-downs/Yelling/Screaming Making victim feel responsible for violence Intentionally embarrassing victim in front of others Stalking Keeping victim from seeing or talking with family &/or friends Threatening to commit suicide in order to manipulate the victim Telling the victim what to do Threats of violence to harm or expose victim’s secrets, or take children Using online communities/cell phones to control, intimidate, or humiliate TYPES OF ABUSE: VERBAL/EMOTIONAL ABUSE

THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE SEE HANDOUT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

See the following handouts for information on the prevalence of teen dating violence:  “Alarming Trends in Teen Dating: Abusive Youths” video notes  “Growing Problem: Cases Among Teens Alarm Domestic Violence Educators” article & questions TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

 _____________________________seriousness of teen relationships b/c…  Relationships are real, potentially dangerous, significant to both the victim & perpetrator, & difficult to end.  Teen relationships are _____________________________________ (school, activities, friends) & victim may feel pressure from peers to stay in relationship. TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

How Does TDV Differ from Adult Domestic Violence?  _______________________________________________ (ex: school, class schedule, activity schedule, where they work, etc.).  There are _____________________________________________________ of TDV. Fewer legal protections & fewer services available to teens.  Programs ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ to them. TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

________________________: using texting & other electronic media to constantly check up, harass, or threaten a dating partner. _______________________: sending unwanted sexual images of self or badgering a partner to share sexual images. TDV: FORMS OF DIGITAL ABUSE

______________________: using technology to check up on a partner’s digital activity. Could include reviewing call history, computer history, hacking into accounts or social media accounts. ____________________________: using technology to spread damaging information a/b a partner. Could include posting damaging information online, or creating a false profile for a person. TDV: FORMS OF DIGITAL ABUSE