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How much do you really know about DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
Take this short quiz & find out. Just click on your choice.
1. A woman is beaten by her husband or boyfriend every nine
a. hours.
b. seconds.
c. days.
d. minutes.
2. Men who batter their wives or girlfriends
a. are mentally ill.
b. are exercising their "male privilege."
c. are out of control.
d. do not differ from the "normal" male.
3. When physical violence occurs in a relationship, it normally
a. only happens once and is not dangerous.
b. is provoked by the victim.
c. will escalate in frequency and intensity.
d. should be ignored because it is a private family matter.
4. Physical violence in a relationship is
a. a crime of rage, power and control.
b. acceptable when the partners can’t resolve a situation.
c. not a problem unless the injuries are severe.
d. a legitimate way for a man to control his wife or girlfriend.
5. Domestic violence occurs
a. only in low-income households.
b. only between partners that have no formal education.
c. only in minority populations.
d. in families from all social, racial, economic, educational and religious backgrounds.
6. Victims of domestic violence
a. provoke and enjoy the abuse.
b. are commonly blamed for the abuse by the abusive partner.
c. can control the violence if they do everything perfect.
d. deserve to be abused when they continuously nag their partners.
Thank you for participating in this quiz. Many myths exist about domestic violence. By educating yourself on the realities of domestic violence, you are helping to change our society’s acceptance of violence as a way to resolve anger, frustrations and problems. No form of abuse - physical, emotional, sexual, financial, mental - is ever acceptable.
Additional information is available through this web site. You can also contact the Women's Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County at 781-6401.
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