Domestic Violence Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts, statistics, and explanations regarding domestic violence, as outlined in the lecture notes.

What is coercive control in the context of domestic violence?

Coercive control is a serious form of abuse that can take over a person's life, affecting their decisions and actions.

According to the Home Office (2013), what is the definition of domestic violence?

Domestic violence is defined as any incident or pattern of controlling, coercive, or threatening behavior, violence or abuse between individuals aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality.

What percentage of recorded violent crime does domestic violence account for?

Domestic violence accounts for between a sixth and a quarter of all recorded violent crime.

What are the common social patterns related to domestic violence?

Domestic violence is not random; it primarily involves violence by men towards women and follows social patterns.

What statistic was reported regarding women's experiences with domestic abuse in March 2019?

In the year ending March 2019, 1.6 million women experienced domestic abuse.

What increase in domestic violence referrals was seen during the Covid lockdown?

Domestic violence charities and agencies saw a significant increase (60%) in referrals and requests for help during the lockdown.

What assumptions do police make regarding domestic violence cases, according to Cheal (1991)?

1. The family is a private sphere; 2. The family is a good thing; 3. Individuals are free agents and can leave if they experience abuse.

What did Yearnshire (1997) find about women reporting domestic violence?

On average, a woman will suffer 35 assaults before reporting domestic violence.

Who faces a greater risk of domestic violence according to the Office for National Statistics (2014)?

Young women, individuals from the lowest social classes, those with low incomes, those living in shared or rented accommodation, and those with high levels of drug/alcohol consumption.

What percentage of domestic violence incidents reported to police resulted in convictions during 2006-2011?

Conviction rates were only 6.5% of incidents reported to the police during that time.

What is the radical feminist explanation for domestic violence?

Radical feminism posits that domestic violence is a result of patriarchy where men dominate and exploit women, with family and marriage being institutions that perpetuate this oppression.

What criticism does Elliot (1996) make against radical feminism's claims?

Elliot argues that not all men benefit from violence against women, noting that most men are not aggressive and do not support violence.

What do Wilkinson & Pickett (2010) suggest about the effect of social inequality on domestic violence?

They argue that domestic violence results from the stress caused by social inequality, indicating that those in low-income or overcrowded situations are at greater risk.

What is Jade's Law related to domestic violence?

Jade's Law involves custody changes to better protect victims and ensure their safety.

What should you analyze regarding patterns of domestic violence for the exam question?

You should analyze two reasons for patterns of domestic violence, linking it to gender roles in a patriarchal society and the circumstances of victims.