Domestic Violence

Question 1

What term is used for any spousal altercation or intrafamilial conflicts of sufficient nature to justify law enforcement intervention (spousal abuse).

Answer 1

Domestic Violence

Question 2

What type of abuse is described as the use of force or threat of force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment.

Answer 2

Physical Abuse

Question 3

What type of abuse is this an example of: harmful traditional practices (genital mutilation and wife inheritance, passing a widow and her property to her dead husband’s brother).

Answer 3

Physical Abuse

Question 4

What type of abuse is described as behaviours intended to intimidate and persecute.

Answer 4

Psychological/ Emotional Abuse

Question 5

What type of abuse is described as the denial of funds, food and basic needs; controlling access to health care, employment, etc.

Answer 5

Economic Abuse

Question 6

What type of abuse is described as failure or refusal to provide care or services for a person when there is obligation to do so; resulting in harm due to the action or inaction.

Answer 6

Neglect

Question 7

What type of abuse is described as coerced sex through threats, intimidation and physical force….forcing unwanted sex or sex with others.

Answer 7

Sexual Abuse

Question 8

What type of cause has the Notion that the family is in the private sphere and under male control.

Answer 8

Cultural

Question 9

What type of cause has Limited access to education and training for women.

Answer 9

Economic

Question 10

What type of cause has the notion of family being private and beyond control of the state

Answer 10

Political

Question 11

What type of cause has Limited participation of women in organized political system.

Answer 11

Political

Question 12

What are the different phases of the cycle of violence

Answer 12

Phase 1: Tension Building
Phase 2: Acute Battering
Phase 3: Calm Stage

Question 13

What term is given for when there is a strong emotional attachment between the victim and perpetrator of domestic violence.

Answer 13

Traumatic Bonding

Question 14

What are the different consequences of domestic violence

Answer 14

Human development goal undermined

Health Consequences

Question 15

What are the different Acts Jamaica has in legislation

Answer 15

Matrimonal Causes Act:2
The Domestic Violence Act :15
The Offenses Against the Person Act

Question 16

What policy has the objective “recognizing the evidence of physical and sexual abuse in families…….pursue means of protection and redress to women and children who are victims of family violence”.

Answer 16

National Policy Statement on Women

Question 17

How long does the crisis centre have temporary shelter for

Answer 17

3 months