Domestic Violence Final Exam UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Michael Johnson Typologies - CORRECT ANSWER- Common
Situational
Physical Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Intimate Terrorism
Violent Resistance
Mutual-violent Control
Evan Stark's Typologies - CORRECT ANSWER- Fights
Partner Abuse
Coercive Control
Common - CORRECT ANSWER- not connected to general control behavior, but arises in a
single argument where one or both partners physically lash out at the other
Situational - CORRECT ANSWER- includes isolation, making rules for everyday activities,
forcing someone to do things they have a right a refuse or preventing someone to do things they
have a right to do such as sleeping, bathing, changing clothes, or taking medicine
Physical Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- includes hitting, punching, kicking, slapping,
shoving, hair-pulling, restraining, biting, using weapons, using household objects as weapons,
strangling, etc.
Emotional Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- includes name-calling, put downs, public
humiliation, mind games, threats, setting rules and changing them at will, and threats to harm
friends, family members and pets. (including gas lighting)
,Intimate Terrorism: - CORRECT ANSWER- May also involve emotional and psychological
abuse. It is one element in a general pattern of control by one partner over the other. (needs to
include fear)
(Control is bigger than the fear aspect )
Violent Resistance: - CORRECT ANSWER- sometimes thought of as self-defense, is
violence perpetrated by victims against their abusive partners (includes 1 submissive person)
Mutual-violent control - CORRECT ANSWER- is rare type of intimate partner violence
occurring when both partners act in a violent manner, battling for control (both people are
fighting for control)
Fights - CORRECT ANSWER- a violent confrontation or struggle
Coercive Control - CORRECT ANSWER- "more than just a fight" ". It is a pattern of
behavior which seeks to take away the victim's liberty or freedom, to strip away their sense of
self. It is not just women's bodily integrity which is violated but also their human rights.
Describe how DV court cases were treated in courts, before the DV Reform. Explain
why? What changed the way they were treated? - CORRECT ANSWER- In the past, cases
of DV that were presented in court were treated as being a family issue and viewed the lowest
priority; therefore, these cases were routinely dismissed. But as public pressure raised awareness
of this class of criminal behaviors, DV cases were now beginning to be treated as a crime.
Describe the premise of the DV reform? What is the basic ideology? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The premise of the DV reform states that: violence in intimate relationships can be
significantly reduced or ended if treated as criminal behavior and punished accordingly.
Court Watch "1885" - CORRECT ANSWER- trained courtroom monitors observe cases
within a jurisdiction to collect data on judicial behavior, identify best practices in peace and
protective order cases
, Court watch programs are designed to: prioritize the victims safety as well
Shelter Movement: Women's Advocate in Minnesota ST. Paul (1972) - CORRECT ANSWER-
mission was to eliminate domestic violence in the lives of women, children, and families
Goals of Shelter Movement - CORRECT ANSWER- assists women through shelter, support,
and information, and education to successfully leave violent relationships
Teach children and youth to use non-violent alternatives when relating to others
• Change community attitudes about domestic violence through information and education
Women's Club in Chicago: - CORRECT ANSWER- • 1st shelter of its kind
• Utilized by court watch
• Short lived, because using housing as a first line of protection was not popular until may of,
1972
Describe specializations: - CORRECT ANSWER- several thousand localities have initiated
coordinated community responses"- a one stop shop for services
Specializations - CORRECT ANSWER- It tends to be short lived
Dependent on politics
Dependent on funding
Dependent upon individualized agency effort
(Specializations improved the criminal justice system)
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Michael Johnson Typologies - CORRECT ANSWER- Common
Situational
Physical Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Intimate Terrorism
Violent Resistance
Mutual-violent Control
Evan Stark's Typologies - CORRECT ANSWER- Fights
Partner Abuse
Coercive Control
Common - CORRECT ANSWER- not connected to general control behavior, but arises in a
single argument where one or both partners physically lash out at the other
Situational - CORRECT ANSWER- includes isolation, making rules for everyday activities,
forcing someone to do things they have a right a refuse or preventing someone to do things they
have a right to do such as sleeping, bathing, changing clothes, or taking medicine
Physical Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- includes hitting, punching, kicking, slapping,
shoving, hair-pulling, restraining, biting, using weapons, using household objects as weapons,
strangling, etc.
Emotional Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- includes name-calling, put downs, public
humiliation, mind games, threats, setting rules and changing them at will, and threats to harm
friends, family members and pets. (including gas lighting)
,Intimate Terrorism: - CORRECT ANSWER- May also involve emotional and psychological
abuse. It is one element in a general pattern of control by one partner over the other. (needs to
include fear)
(Control is bigger than the fear aspect )
Violent Resistance: - CORRECT ANSWER- sometimes thought of as self-defense, is
violence perpetrated by victims against their abusive partners (includes 1 submissive person)
Mutual-violent control - CORRECT ANSWER- is rare type of intimate partner violence
occurring when both partners act in a violent manner, battling for control (both people are
fighting for control)
Fights - CORRECT ANSWER- a violent confrontation or struggle
Coercive Control - CORRECT ANSWER- "more than just a fight" ". It is a pattern of
behavior which seeks to take away the victim's liberty or freedom, to strip away their sense of
self. It is not just women's bodily integrity which is violated but also their human rights.
Describe how DV court cases were treated in courts, before the DV Reform. Explain
why? What changed the way they were treated? - CORRECT ANSWER- In the past, cases
of DV that were presented in court were treated as being a family issue and viewed the lowest
priority; therefore, these cases were routinely dismissed. But as public pressure raised awareness
of this class of criminal behaviors, DV cases were now beginning to be treated as a crime.
Describe the premise of the DV reform? What is the basic ideology? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The premise of the DV reform states that: violence in intimate relationships can be
significantly reduced or ended if treated as criminal behavior and punished accordingly.
Court Watch "1885" - CORRECT ANSWER- trained courtroom monitors observe cases
within a jurisdiction to collect data on judicial behavior, identify best practices in peace and
protective order cases
, Court watch programs are designed to: prioritize the victims safety as well
Shelter Movement: Women's Advocate in Minnesota ST. Paul (1972) - CORRECT ANSWER-
mission was to eliminate domestic violence in the lives of women, children, and families
Goals of Shelter Movement - CORRECT ANSWER- assists women through shelter, support,
and information, and education to successfully leave violent relationships
Teach children and youth to use non-violent alternatives when relating to others
• Change community attitudes about domestic violence through information and education
Women's Club in Chicago: - CORRECT ANSWER- • 1st shelter of its kind
• Utilized by court watch
• Short lived, because using housing as a first line of protection was not popular until may of,
1972
Describe specializations: - CORRECT ANSWER- several thousand localities have initiated
coordinated community responses"- a one stop shop for services
Specializations - CORRECT ANSWER- It tends to be short lived
Dependent on politics
Dependent on funding
Dependent upon individualized agency effort
(Specializations improved the criminal justice system)
