Domestic Abuse Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 main types of abuse ?
A
Physical
Psychological
Neglect
Sexual
Financial
2
Q
What are some trends with domestic violence?
A
Largest category of murder victims in recent years is children under 5 at the hands of a family member
1/7 women raped by husbands 12% by acquaintances & boyfriends and 2% by strangers
£23 bil lost a year to dv
3
Q
What is mirlees-black’s view on domestic violence?
A
Most victims women
99% of all victims against women are committed by men
1 in 4 women have been assaulted
4
Q
What did Stephanie yearnshire find about DV?
A
A woman suffers 35 assaults before making a report
Do is the violent crime most likely to go unreported
