Family Violence is more than hitting & punching

It takes many different forms Psychological, sexual, financial or

spiritual

What is Family Violence TRUE or FALSE

1) Family violence refers to individuals who are beaten and physically abused in their homes by their loved ones?

FALSE

TRUE or FALSE2) 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

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TRUE or FALSE

3) 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

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WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? 4) When individuals in same sex

relationships experience family violence, they may find it difficult to get help because:

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ALL OF THE ABOVE

a) They may fear being outed

b) Other people may be judgmental

c) Service providers think that abuse only happens in male-female relationships

d) All of the above

WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? 5) The rate of family violence and abuse of women with

disabilities is?

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10 TIMES HIGHER THAN WOMEN WITHOUT DISABILITIESIncreased vulnerability Dependency increasedSusceptible to physical & emotional abuseDevalue & dehumanize those in care

a)10 times higher than women with disabilities

b)About the same as women without disabilities

c)5 times higher than women without disabilities

d)Much less than women without disabilities

TRUE or FALSE

6) 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

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE:

7) 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

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ALL OF THE ABOVE Job performance & attendance affects

colleagues who are “covering” Causes distress/annoyance when partners try to

find out information about colleagueSafety issues and concerns

TRUE or FALSE

8) 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

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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)

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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

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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

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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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