Relationship Challenges and Abuse unit 3 module 1

Flashcards about relationship challenges, including emotional, sexual, and physical abuse, and strategies for coping with such abuse.

What is a key indicator of emotional abuse in a relationship?

Excessive control exerted by the abusive partner.

What are some examples of cyber controlling behaviors an emotionally abusive person might engage in?

Sending excessive unwanted texts, checking phone histories, demanding passwords, posting insulting comments, or sharing sexual photos without consent.

What does sexual abuse include?

Any form of sexual activity imposed on a person against their will, including coercing unwanted sexual activity, forcing someone to pose for sexual photos/videos, or manipulating someone for sex.

Is physical abuse usually an isolated event?

No, it's rarely a spontaneous or isolated event and generally begins after emotional abuse.

What are some examples of physical abuse beyond hitting?

Shoving, pushing, choking, kicking, pulling hair, spitting, physical restraint, or locking someone up.

If abuse has happened in the past, is it likely to happen again?

Yes, regardless of promises to the contrary, abuse is likely to recur.

What is a dating abuse safety plan and what steps might it include?

A practical guide to lower the risk of being hurt, including having access to a phone, talking with a trustworthy person, planning escape routes, having access to money, and creating a new email account.

If a friend tells you about experiencing dating abuse, what should you do?

Stress that it's not their fault, avoid judging, help create a safety plan, encourage them to get help, but don't compromise your own safety.

If you suspect a friend is the abuser, what should you do?

Speak up; it could make a real difference.

What is ECU Cares?

A service developed to offer assistance to distressed individuals, connecting them to appropriate campus resources, and reporting concerning behavior to professionals on campus.