Abusers come from all backgrounds. They are often impossible to recognize but there are certain characteristics, behaviors, and experiences they tend to have in common. Victims often remain in relationships despite the fact they are being abused. Identify at least five characteristics of abusers and five reasons why victims remain in abusive relationships
What will be an ideal response?
The student's response may note that it is important for members of the family law team to be familiar with both of these patterns. Exhibit 14.2 on page 528 provides a list of common characteristics and behaviors of abusers. Paralegal Application 14.1 on pages 517-518 identifies many of the reasons why victims remain in abusive relationships.
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a. He cannot enter a plea under these circumstances. b. He can plead guilty under the Alford case. c. He cannot plead guilty because no judge would accept his reasons. d. He can plead guilty under the Brady decision.
Blows, slaps, and punches that do not cause physical injury to the victim are one form of the criminal offense of ________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
All BUT which one of the following statements is true about the victims and perpetrators of family violence?
A) Domestic violence occurs more frequently in heterosexual than in homosexual relationships. B) Family violence is largely a problem in low-income, minority families. C) The majority of domestic violence is committed by men against women. D) Family violence refers to violence against adults not children.
The Parol Evidence Rule is designed to avoid the need for courts to ________ provisions of a written contract
A) analyze B) enforce C) create D) interpret