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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The Russian Business Network focuses on criminal cyber activities full time

a. True b. False

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According to Jocelyn Pollock, in recent years, the negative aspects of police values, beliefs and

behaviors have weakened somewhat. Which one of the following key factors is not responsible for this weakening? a. Increased diversity of police recruits. b. The growth of police unions. c. Civil Litigation. d. Supreme Court Decisions.

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Instituted first for adults, probation was seen as both a way to rehabilitate offenders and a way to cope with ______.

A. mental illness B. overcrowded jails C. youthful offenders D. violent crime

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If a judge "overruled" an objection during courtroom testimony, the officer _____________ answer the question

a. may b. may not c. can d. should

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