There are different ways to classify intimate partner violence. For the purposes of this survey we will break it down into four broad categories. As you read through these please be aware, we typically downplay or even ignore our own perpetration (see this article for an example how some feminists downplay violence perpetrated by woment). The truth, unfortunately, most people engage in some form of interpersonal violence. Yelling at your children, spanking them, withholding affection from your partner, engaging in snarky comments designed to belittle, shame, or shut somebody down, are all violent acts AND we’ve probably all engage in some or all of them either at home, at work with our colleagues or employees, at school with our students, and so on (I know I have). When reporting your perpetration, don’t feel shameful or guilty, just be honest and open. Solving this problem requires that we are all open and honest not only about the violence we experience, but also the violence we perpetrate.
Physical violence is the intentional use of physical force with the potential for causing harm, injury, disability, or death Physical violence includes, but is not limited to pushing, throwing, grabbing, biting, shaking, chocking, slapping, punching, burning, using a weapon, using restrains, etc.
Sexual violence is a) violence aimed at coercing sexual activity, b) sexual activity perpetrated against an individual (e.g. minor) who is unable to understand the nature of the act, unable to communicate unwillingness, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs or c) sexual activity that an is unwanted, or that the individual feels is abusive (i.e. non-consensual BDSM).
Psychological/emotional violence involves verbal abuse, verbal coercion, threats, manipulation, coercive tactics, use of fear to control. Psychological/emotional violence also includes disrespect, treating an individual like a servant, treating an individual like a child. Psychological violence includes humiliation, controlling behaviour, information withholding, and social isolation. Psychological/emotional violence also includes name calling, yelling, shaming, negation, imitation/mocking, judging, criticizing, and other attempts to undermine self-esteem and self-efficacy.
Financial Violence is withholding of funds, withholding of information about house finances, control over spending, preventing an individual from working, obtaining an education, or advancing in their career path, misusing a power of attorney, persuading, tricking, or threatening an individual out of money, property, or possessions, cashing, and use money for purposes other than what was intended by the adult.
Please indicate below whether or not you have been a victim, or perpetrator, of the various forms of violence. Be honest, both as a victim and a perpetrator.
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Could you post the description of Financial Abuse as it appears in the survey? The TPB (Technology Powers that Be) will not allow me to take a second look at the descriptions after submitting. Thanks a million.