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Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in Black Communities

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1.  Nationally, how many women experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime? 1 in 4 14% 28% 100%

2.  What is intimate partner violence? A pattern of controlling behavior A pattern of coercive tactics Physical, psychological, emotional, or sexual abuse All of the above

3.  Which is NOT an example of a power and control tactic? Controlling what their partner can wear Using privilege such as colorism Deferring all financial decisions to their partner Aggressively punching the wall in the presence of their partner

4.  What is believed to cause intimate partner violence? Jealousy Mental illness Patriarchal beliefs about men’s domination over women Substance abuse

5.  Which is TRUE about racial disparities in rates of intimate partner violence? Black communities have higher rates of domestic violence irrespective of other demographic and relationship factors Rates of intimate partner violence are the same across racial groups Statistics are inherently biased Disparities diminish when socioeconomic and other demographic and social factors are taken into account

6.  Which is NOT an explanation found in the literature for why some women stay in abusive relationships? Low self-esteem They have been unsuccessful in leaving in the past Perceived inability to provide for themselves Fear of retaliation

7.  What is the most dangerous threat women face when they decide to leave an abusive relationship? Experiencing a loss of wages Losing access to their home and other tangible resources An escalation of violence All of the above

8.  Which is a common risk factor associated with leaving an abusive relationship? Child protective services may remove their children They may lose their government benefits They have to leave behind treasured keepsakes Their partner may threaten or attempt suicide

9.  What is the purpose of a lethality assessment? To ensure the safety of the client To protect the legal interests of the organization To identify risk factors associated with increased risk of homicide for individuals in abusive relationships To scare women into leaving an abusive relationship

10.  How should you safety plan with a client? Engage the client in the safety planning process Only focus on one area of concern (e.g. the home, the community, internally) Think superficially and broadly to cover all the content areas Fill-in the safety plan without the client so that it is complete before the client arrives for the session