CRIMINOLOGY 1.1 – INDIVIDUAL CRIMES: DOMESTIC ABUSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
STUDY GUIDE (2026/2027)
What is domestic abuse - ✔✔Domestic abuse (domestic violence) the use of violence, abuse
or threatening behavior against a partner, ex-partner or family member.
Example : Two women are killed each week in domestic violence incidents, and over 1 million
cases are reported each year.
What are types of domestic abuse? - ✔✔Physical and sexual assaults and rape
Financial abuse - controlling money or running up debts in their name.
Emotional or physical abuse - intimidation, threat, constant criticism etc.
Controlling behaviour - controlling their daily lives, making them dependent
Coercive behaviour - emotional abuse designed to punish and frighten.
Typical domestic violence victim : - ✔✔Most victims are female.
At greater risk are - 16-24 year olds,
separated and divorced women,
lone parents
STUDY GUIDE (2026/2027)
What is domestic abuse - ✔✔Domestic abuse (domestic violence) the use of violence, abuse
or threatening behavior against a partner, ex-partner or family member.
Example : Two women are killed each week in domestic violence incidents, and over 1 million
cases are reported each year.
What are types of domestic abuse? - ✔✔Physical and sexual assaults and rape
Financial abuse - controlling money or running up debts in their name.
Emotional or physical abuse - intimidation, threat, constant criticism etc.
Controlling behaviour - controlling their daily lives, making them dependent
Coercive behaviour - emotional abuse designed to punish and frighten.
Typical domestic violence victim : - ✔✔Most victims are female.
At greater risk are - 16-24 year olds,
separated and divorced women,
lone parents
