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Unit 02 Understand the signs and risk factors associated with domestic abuse
1. Understand signs of domestic abuse
- 1.1 Describe signs of domestic abuse
- 1.2 Give reasons why some signs of domestic abuse may not always be visible
- 1.3 Explain signs that may be associated with: • female genital mutilation • forced marriage • honour-based abuse
- 1.4 Identify actions and behaviours that may be signs of digital domestic abuse
- 1.5 Describe why isolation can be a sign of domestic abuse
2. Understand factors that may contribute to the risk of domestic abuse
- 2.1 Describe personal factors that may contribute to the risk of domestic abuse
- 2.2 Describe situational factors that may contribute to the risk of domestic abuse
- 2.3 Explain why a perpetrator’s history of domestic abuse may be considered a risk factor
- 2.4 Explain why the following factors may put some individuals at higher risk of domestic abuse: • gender • disability • sexual orientation • ethnicity
3. Understand why domestic abuse is not
- 3.1 Describe ways that an individual’s own feelings may affect disclosure or reporting of domestic abuse
- 3.2 Describe societal perceptions that can influence the disclosure or reporting of domestic abuse
- 3.3 Explain how the following factors may affect disclosure of domestic abuse: • stereotyping • labelling • stigma • discrimination • victim blaming