WorksheetsQuiz: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Abuse
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Domestic abuse includes only physical violence.
True
False
Which of the following is a form of domestic abuse?
Financial control
Physical assault
Gaslighting
All of the above
How did Sam define domestic abuse in the training?
As any single incident or pattern of abusive behaviour between individuals aged 16 or over who are personally connected.
As only physical violence between married couples.
As disagreements between friends or colleagues.
As financial disputes within a household.
Give two examples of financial abuse.
Restricting access to funds, forcing someone to lend money.
Sharing household chores, cooking meals together.
Going on vacation, buying gifts for friends.
Attending school, participating in sports.
What is coercive control?
A pattern of controlling behaviours that isolates, intimidates, or manipulates someone, often making abuse harder to recognize.
A legal term for property ownership.
A method of financial planning.
A type of physical exercise.
Gaslighting is a psychological tactic that causes a person to question their own perception or reality.
True
False
According to the training, what percentage of victims report domestic abuse to police nationally?
18.8%
23%
29%
58%
What is the reporting rate in Kirklees specifically?
18.8%
12.5%
25.3%
9.7%
What percentage of domestic abuse-related crimes make up all recorded crimes in West Yorkshire (2022)?
21%
12%
35%
5%
Name one major reason why victims withdraw from legal proceedings.
Fear, intimidation, trauma, or lack of support.
Desire to prolong the case for personal gain.
Lack of interest in the outcome of the case.
Preference for media attention.
What percentage of victims declined or withdrew police support, according to Sam?
58%
32%
75%
41%
What is the attrition rate for domestic abuse cases in Kirklees?
21%
35%
12%
28%
How many children are known to social services as living in high-risk environments due to domestic abuse?
Over 105,000
Over 50,000
Over 200,000
Over 10,000
What are two long-term effects of domestic abuse on children?
Difficulties in learning and mental health issues.
Improved social skills and confidence.
Enhanced academic performance and happiness.
Greater independence and resilience.
Stress hormones caused by domestic abuse can disrupt a child’s brain development.
True
False
According to the training, what percentage of victims of domestic abuse are female?
73.5%
50%
85%
60%
What percentage of those convicted for coercive control are male?
97%
85%
60%
42%
Why is it important to understand perpetrators’ motivations?
To break the cycle of abuse through targeted intervention—not to excuse the behaviour.
To justify their actions in court.
To make the victims feel guilty.
To ignore the impact of their actions.
What are the six steps in the circular model for early intervention introduced in the training?
Discuss, Identify, Accept, Assist, Refer, Reflect
Identify, Discuss, Plan, Act, Review, Report
Observe, Plan, Implement, Evaluate, Refer, Support
Assess, Plan, Do, Check, Act, Reflect
What was the message of the “Coaching Boys into Men” video shown during the session?
To teach young men to treat women with respect and help break the pattern of abusive behaviour.
To encourage boys to focus only on sports achievements.
To promote competition among young men at any cost.
To teach boys how to win arguments with their peers.
