Exam 24: Preventing Violence and Abuse

An individual is less likely to commit a violent act when they are suffering from extreme stress.

Many of the elderly who are abused fail to report abuse, neglect or exploitation because they

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent is

Lately, Tricia has been screaming at her boyfriend and throwing things at him when he comes home after a night out with his buddies. The last time this happened, she smashed a lamp against the wall, barely missing Greg's head. Which phase of the cycle of violence does this behavior represent?

The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society.

A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is

"Acquaintance rape" is now the term used instead of "date rape" because the word date implies something reciprocal or arranged, which has the effect of minimizing the crime.

A bias-motivated crime is

Define sexual victimization and give some possible long-term effects.

Briefly describe the three phases of the cycle of violence that occurs in intimate partner violence.

A hate crime is the unlawful use of force or violence to intimidate in furtherance of political or social objectives.

List at least four ways you can reduce the risk of dating violence.

Sexual assault is defined as penetration without the victim's consent.

Violence based on prejudice and discrimination that is directed toward members of a particular racial or ethnic group is

Alcohol and drug abuse are often catalysts for violence.

Political differences have historically

A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because

In some states, marital rape is treated as a lesser crime than rape involving people who are not married.

Prejudice can be the motivating force behind a violent act.

If sexual harassment occurs, describe at least three steps that can be taken to deal with it.