Explain partner violence. Discuss the factors of partner violence. What are characteristics of partner violence? Who is most likely to be victimized?
What will be an ideal response?
A variety of methods is used by the batterer to intimidate or harm the victim. Factors include the amount of time spent together, conflicting interests, tensions in family interactions, age and generational differences, finances, and lack of privacy. Characteristics include: emotional abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, legal abuse. Women are most likely to be victimized.
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a. may b. may not c. can d. should