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Domestic Abuse Quiz - Answers:
1. False. Domestic abuse occurs in all cultures, religions, races, all economic and social backgrounds, all age groups. 1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. Though less than half of women report incidents to police, there is still one call per minute to police in the UK.
2. True.
3. False. Men are also victims of domestic abuse, although 90-97 % of domestic abuse is perpetrated by men against women.
4. False. Domestic abuse is about having power and control over the victim. It is learned intentional behaviour to get what they want and gain control.
5. True. 40-60 % of women experiencing domestic abuse are abused while pregnant.
6. False. Alcohol and drugs use are an excuse for abuse, not a reason. Not all people that use alcohol and drugs are abusive to their partners, and not all abusers use alcohol and drugs.
7. False. 1/3 of women killed by male partners and ex-partners are already living apart.
8. False. It is 50,000.
9. alse. It is 90 %.
10. True. 30 % of boys in one study were found to abuse female partners.
Are you shocked? I was, and I thought I knew something about the subject. If you or someone you know is being abused, you can call the North Surrey Domestic Violence Outreach Service on 01932 260690, or in an emergency call 999.
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