What do you know about domestic violence?

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When you answer a question, a response box will appear. You must close this response box before continuing the quiz. 1. A woman is beaten every 7.4 seconds in the U.S. True False 2.When a woman leaves the relationship, the abuse usually ends. True False 3. Pregnant women are generally abused less frequently or less severely. True False 4. Batterers rarely abuse their children. True False 5. Physicians, social workers, and other service providers are required by law to report suspected battering of women. True False 6. Women who come from abusive families of origin are more likely to seek out abusive mates. True False 7. Ten per cent of homeless women are homeless due to domestic violence. True False 8. A woman can generally get into a battered woman's shelter to escape abuse. True False 9. Men and women are equally violent in relationships. True False 10. People in gay and lesbian relationships are as likely to be abused as people in straight relationships. True False 11. Women who injure or kill abusers in self-defense are not likely to be prosecuted. True False 12. Battering is rarely life-threatening. True False Return to top of page