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
• 1.5 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