Domestic Violence Awareness

1.

What is a simple way to protect yourself?

A.

Stick with a friend when going out
B.

Be aware of your surroundings
C.

Trust your instincts
D.

All of the above

Correct Answer
D. All of the above

2.

Most victims are raped by someone they don't know

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
In more than 80% of all rapes and sexual assaults, the victim and attacker know each other. Nearly half take place in the victim's home.

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3.

Rape cannot occur between people who are married or in an ongoing sexual relationship.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Just because two people have had sex in the past does not mean that they have given consent to have sex at any time. New York State law recognizes the crime of marital rape.

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4.

Annually, how many children and adults in Onondaga County obtain shelter due to domestic violence?

A.

350
B.

200
C.

700
D.

600

Correct Answer
C. 700

5.

Why does someone stay in an abusive relationship?

A.

Fear of physical danger
B.

Financial barriers
C.

Belief that things will get better if they stick with the relationship
D.

Societal/religious messages to keep the family in tact
E.

They love the person and hope they'll change

Correct Answer(s)
A. Fear of physical danger
B. Financial barriers
C. Belief that things will get better if they stick with the relationship
D. Societal/religious messages to keep the family in tact
E. They love the person and hope they'll change

6.

What are signs you're in an abusive relationship?

A.

Hit, punch, slap or choke you
B.

Prevent you from seeing friends or family
C.

Belittle you in private and/or public
D.

Force you to have sex against your will
E.

Show extreme jealousy of others or make false accusations

Correct Answer(s)
A. Hit, punch, slap or choke you
B. Prevent you from seeing friends or family
C. Belittle you in private and/or public
D. Force you to have sex against your will
E. Show extreme jealousy of others or make false accusations

7.

Violence can occur in same-sex relationships

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

8.

The Vera House has a Foster Pet Care Program for pets of a domestic violence family where pre-screened volunteers will accept pets into their homes for a short-term basis.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

9.

Alcohol causes the violent behavior.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Alcohol is a major contributing factor to incidents of relationship violence or domestic violence (violence in the home). Some abusers do not use alcohol (or drugs) at all. Some have drinking and/or drug “problems”, but are violent whether or not they are under the influence. Still others limit their violence to those times when they are under the influence. And most importantly, there are many people who use drugs or alcohol that never act abusively, therefore there is no causal relationship. The alcohol/drug problem and the abusive/assaultive behaviors are two separate problems to which both require a response. If only the alcohol or substance abuse is treated, the abuser will simply find another “excuse” or "trigger" for their violence, for example stress or anger.

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10.

What age group of women is at the greatest risk of experiencing nonfatal domestic violence (although women of all ages are at risk)?

A.

12-18
B.

20-24
C.

30-35
D.

1-8

Correct Answer
B. 20-24

11.

What ethnicity of women experience the highest rates of intimate partner violence?

A.

Caucasians and Irish Americans
B.

American Indian and Alaska Natives
C.

Asians and African Americans
D.

Latinos and South Americans

Correct Answer
B. American Indian and Alaska Natives

12.

In a single day in 2008, 16,458 children were living in a domestic violence shelter or transitional housing facility.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True