Abuse

Question 0

Sexual Abuse

Answer 0

Any form of sexual contact or exposure without consent, or in circumstances where the victim is incapable of giving consent

Question 1

Physical Abuse

Answer 1

Infliction of physical pain or bodily harm

Question 2

Emotional Abuse

Answer 2

Infliction of mental anguish

Question 3

Neglect

Answer 3

Failure to provide for needs or protect form harm (i.e. physical, emotional, educational, medical)

Question 4

Economic Abuse

Answer 4

Withholding of financial support or the illegal or improper exploitation of funds or other resources for one’s personal gain

Question 5

Tension-Building Stage

Answer 5

Characterized by relatively minor incidents (i.e. pushing, shoving, verbal abuse)

Question 6

Acute Battering Stage

Answer 6

Abuser releases built-up tension by brutal beatings

Question 7

Honeymoon Stage

Answer 7

Characterized by kindness and loving behaviors

Question 8

Primary Prevention

Answer 8

Measures taken to prevent the occurrence of abuse

Question 9

Secondary Prevention

Answer 9

Early intervention in abusive situations to minimize their disabling or long-term effects

Question 10

Tertiary Prevention

Answer 10

Healing and rehabilitative process by counseling individuals and family, providing support for groups of survivors, and assisting survivors achieve optimal level of safety, health, and well-being