Partner Violence Flashcards

1
Q

T/F the cause of partner violence is the lack of ability of the abuser to control their anger

A

False- it’s the intimacy factor

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2
Q

How many women report being physically or sexually abused

A

1/4

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3
Q

Intimate partner homicides account for how many male and female murders

A

30% women

5% men

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4
Q

Health related costs due to partner violence

A

5.8 billion/year

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5
Q

Violence against women act

A

1994- Joe Biden
Illegal to cross state lines to break restraining order
Abuses can’t own firearm
Federal crime

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6
Q

What is the most provoking action

A

Trying to leave

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7
Q

Domestic violence centers charge how much for help

A

Free

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8
Q

what is the 1994 violence against women act

A

law making it a crime to cross state lines to break a restraining order
abusers cannot own firearm
abuse is federal crime

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