Session 2 Myths About Family & Sexual Violence

Question 1

What are myths?

Answer 1

Myths are usually referred to as misconceptions or widely held but false beliefs or ideas about a theory or agenda.

Question 2

Name five common myths about FSV.

Answer 2

1. Family and sexual violence is not a serious community problem.
2. Women must have done something to deserve a beating.
3. Violent men cannot control their violence.
4. Feeling sad about the violence means that the man has changed.
5. Women and children are asking to be raped because of the way they dress and behave.

Question 3

Five complex reasons why women stay in violent relationships.

Answer 3

1. Fear
2. Finance
3. Children
4. Forgiveness
5. Hope

Question 4

What are the three Policing Philosophy?

Answer 4

1. Attitude - Valuing human rights, believing that FSV is a crime.
2. Ownership - taking responsibility for your performance on dealing with FSV and standing up for what is right.
3. Urgency - acting quickly to help victims and offenders removed quickly as possible.