T3) law changes- domestic violence✅

Question 1

what is coercive behaviour?

Answer 1

physical or verbal acts of assault and manipulation

Question 2

what is controlling behaviour?

Answer 2

exploiting and isolating someone’s capacity of personal gain

Question 3

list 3 reasons why policy has changed:

Answer 3

1. changed structure in society- more equality for women eg. financial independance and gaining the right to be bale to divorce they partner
2. the increased drive for equality
3. increased oppourtunity for ppl to seek help and speak out

Question 4

in what year was domestic violence classed as a crime?

Answer 4

in 1992

Question 5

what did the sexual offences act 2003 achieve?

Answer 5

spousal rape became illegal

Question 6

what act provided victims with statutory home rights so the abuser would have to move out?

Answer 6

the family law act 1996

Question 7

in what year was the definition widened to include 16-17yr olds and word changing to reflect coercive control

Answer 7

2013

Question 8

list 3 charities that can offer support with domestic abuse

Answer 8

women’s aid
solace
respect

Question 9

real life case?

Answer 9

abi Blake-
she didn’t know she was getting abused by her boyfriend until she nearly died. he made her feel worthless , beating her up physically and mentally