IPV Terms | IPV Stats | IPV Facts (T/F) | Contributing Factors of IPV-Scenarios | Miscellaneous |
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What is intimate partner violence?
abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship
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45%
What is the percentage of people injured by an intimate partner who received medical care for their injuries?
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False
Intimate partner violence only happens to women. T/F
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Immigration Status
Example: Their partner is threatening them with deportation if they leave the relationship.
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Lack of culturally appropriate services
1 in 3 shelters did not have Spanish speaking staff in their staff. What is this an example of?
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What is emotional abuse?
Example: insults, intimidation, threats
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9 seconds
What is the number of seconds that a woman in the U.S is assaulted or beaten?
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False;
Drugs and alcohol can increase the danger level and have been present in at least 50% of domestic violence cases. However, many alcoholics or drug users do not use violence, and many who use violence do not use drugs and alcohol. Stopping the person’s drinking will not end the violence.
Intimate partner violence only happens because there are drugs and alcohol involved. T/F
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Economic Factors
Their abusive partner is the breadwinner and they cannot afford to leave. What is this an example of?
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True
50% of Latinas who experience abuse never report it.
True or False? |
What is physical abuse?
Example: Slapping, kicking, hitting
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8.3 % or 1 in 12
What is the % or ratio of Latinx women who experienced IPV in the past 12 months?
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True
Language barriers, cultural differences, and immigration status have been just a few of the many factors resulting in Latinx communities experiencing IPV. T/F
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Religious Views
The "holiness of marriage" holds them back from leaving an abusive partner is an example of?
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False
Intimate partner violence can only occur between a man and a woman. It NEVER happens in same sex relationships.
True or False |
Psychological/Emotional Abuse
It is the most common form of intimate partner violence
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33% or 1 in 3
What is the percentage or ratio of Latinx women who have experienced IPV?
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False; Domestic violence touches every demographic group—regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, class, sexual orientation, occupation or education.
Domestic violence occurs only in uneducated and dysfunctional families and in families of color. T/F
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What are lack of culturally appropriate services?
Example: There are no Spanish speaking staff in the courthouse. Therefore no one is able to help you fill out a restraining order.
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Cultural factors
Machismo and familismo are examples of what?
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What are controlling behaviors?
Example: isolation, restricting access
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41%
What is the percentage of Latinx who believe the primary reason Latinx don't report IPV is because of fear of deportation?
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True
On average, it takes someone 7 times to leave an abusive relationship. T/F
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Lack of awareness of resources
Not being aware of intimate partner violence agencies in your area is an example of what?
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what is acculturation?
adapting to cultural norms in the U.S relate to immigrant Latinx experiences of IPV
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