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What is Family Violence

What is Family Violence. TRUE or FALSE Family violence refers to individuals who are beaten and physically abused in their homes by their loved ones ? . Family Violence is more than hitting & punching It takes many different forms Psychological, sexual, financial or spiritual. FALSE.

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What is Family Violence

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  1. What is Family Violence TRUEorFALSE Family violence refers to individuals who are beaten and physically abused in their homes by their loved ones? • Family Violence is more than hitting & punching • It takes many different forms • Psychological, sexual, financial or spiritual FALSE

  2. What is Family Violence TRUE or FALSE • Only women are victims of Family Violence? FALSE • Family violence can happen to anyone • Regardless of gender, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds • Power imbalance • Intimidation, fear and abuse to retain control

  3. What is Family Violence TRUE or FALSE • Rates of family violence are higher among immigrant women because immigrant men are more likely to think it is acceptable to beat their wife? FALSE • Violence among immigrants appears to be lower than Canadian born women • fewer because of barriers faced, deportation, fear of police, language, religious, racism, etc

  4. What is Family Violence WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? • When individuals in same sex relationships experience family violence, they may find it difficult to get help because: • They may fear being outed • Other people may be judgmental • Service providers think that abuse only happens in male-female relationships • All of the above ALL OF THE ABOVE

  5. What is Family Violence WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? • The rate of family violence and abuse of women with disabilities is? • 10 times higher than women with disabilities • About the same as women without disabilities • 5 times higher than women without disabilities • Much less than women without disabilities 10 TIMES HIGHER THAN WOMEN WITHOUT DISABILITIES • Increased vulnerability • Dependency increased • Susceptible to physical & emotional abuse • Devalue & dehumanize those in care

  6. What is Family Violence TRUE or FALSE • Family violence services for First Nation’s communities are not necessary because family violence is not common and any services required are provided on Reserve? FALSE • First Nations & Inuit women experience higher rates of family violence (2002 Statistical profile) • Off-reserve, not culturally sensitive • Systematic barriers, racism, colonialism prohibit employment, housing, assistance

  7. What is Family Violence WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE: • When an employee is experiencing family violence at home it can affect: a) Employee productivity b) Absenteeism c) Employee morale d) Employees and put them at risk e) All of the above ALL OF THE ABOVE • Job performance & attendance affects colleagues who are “covering” • Causes distress/annoyance when partners try to find out information about colleague • Safety issues and concerns

  8. What is Family Violence TRUEorFALSE • Employers should introduce family violence policies and programs in the workplace as stand-alone initiatives are independent of other programs? FALSE • Its possible, but best to incorporate initiatives into overall policies & practices • Demonstrates Employer commitment • Family violence prevention programs in the workplace that become part of EFAP/EAP programs are excellent support mechanisms

  9. What is Family Violence WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? 9)In 1995, one of the 1st studies on the cost of Family Violence against women estimated the overall economic costs to Canadians at: a) 2.5 million dollars per year b) 4.2 billion dollars per year c) 7.5 million dollars per year d) 2.8 billion dollars per year 4.2 BILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR Study found in Greaves, L., Hankivsky, O. and Kingston-Riechers, J. (1995)

  10. What is Family Violence WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? 10)Individuals who are victims of family violence at home: a) often hide the abuse from co-workers b) stand out because they come in with bruises c) are identifiable because they are the least productive d) usually don’t find jobs because they have such low self esteem A: OFTEN HIDE THE ABUSE • Many are ashamed, because of attached stigma • Fear of losing promotions, training, advancement

  11. What is Family Violence TRUE or FALSE 11) Employers do not have a legal obligation to ensure that their workplaces are safe and free from harassment ? FALSE • Both Federal & Provincial Laws obligate employers to protect their employees • Human Rights Act; Occupational Health & Safety Act • Employers who don’t meet obligations may be held liable in civil court

  12. What is Family Violence TRUE or FALSE 12) Family Violence initiatives are more likely to succeed if Employers promote a respectful work environment? TRUE • Important that employees are not bullied, intimated or harassed at work • Policies are not credible if employees are able to treat others disrespectfully • Workplace bullying or violence no matter where it originates is not acceptable

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