| Myths, Truths and Statistics about Domestic Violence |
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1.
What percentage of violent assault reported to the police is abuse? [a]
5%
[b] 10%
[c] 25% 2.
What percentage of divorce petitions cites violence? [a]
25%
[b] 50%
[c] 70% 3.
How many Women’s Aid Refuges are there in England? [a]
200
[b] 1,000
[c] 5,000 4.
Police cannot get involved with’ domestic’ incidents [a]
True
[b] False 5.
The abused person always goes back [a]
True
[b] False 6.
In Britain, a woman dies at the hands of her husband/partner every: [a]
3 days
[b] week
[c] 3 weeks 7.
Drink is the biggest cause of domestic violence [a]
True
[b] False 8.
How many women a year seeks treatment for violent injuries received
in the home? [a]
20,000
[b] 50,000
[c] 100,000 9.
What percentage of people who batter their partners also abuse
their children? [a]
10%
[b] 30% [c] 50% 10.
Domestic Violence occurs in all cultures, communities and classes [a]
True
[b] False
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| Answers:(1,c), (2,c), (3,a), (4,b), (5,b), (6,a), (7,b), (8,b}, (9,b), (10,a). |