Family Violence Exam 3 Review

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Family Violence Exam 3 Review lecture.

The rate of victims returning to their partners after experiencing violence is between __.

25-50%.

The effectiveness of therapy for victims of family violence has __ results.

mixed.

The legal system has seen changes in how police and courts __.

handle family violence cases.

Schools have adopted a __ reporting policy regarding family violence.

mandatory.

Police are reported to have a __ against victims of family violence.

bias.

Causes of elder abuse include emotional dependency, social isolation, and __.

refusal to take medicine.

Myths about elder abuse include the expectation that elders will take care of __.

themselves.

Types of dependency include physical, economic, medical, and __.

social/emotional.

Results of elder abuse may lead to injuries, poor hygiene, and __.

mental health disorders.

Solutions for elder abuse include elderly day care and __ homes.

nursing.

The definition of domestic violence is abuse in a close __ relationship.

interpersonal.

Victims of domestic violence often stay due to hope that their partner will __.

change.

Acquaintance rape can be caused by miscommunication, hooking up culture, and __.

alcohol.

Victim underreporting may occur due to fear that police won't __ them.

believe.

About __% of teens report being a victim of physical abuse.

10.

Factors associated with dating violence include controlling and __ behavior.

abusive.

Battered wife syndrome is a result of partner __.

abuse.

People may stay in abusive relationships due to social conditions and __ to children.

harm.

The effectiveness of shelters and therapy for victims is still under __.

evaluation.