What is Family Violence
TRUE or FALSE
1) Family violence refers to individuals who
are beaten and physically abused in their
homes by their loved ones?
FALSE
 Family Violence is more than hitting &
punching
 It takes many different forms
 Psychological, sexual, financial or
spiritual
What is Family Violence
TRUE or FALSE
2) Only women are victims of Family Violence?
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FALSE
Family violence can happen to anyone
Regardless of gender, socio-economic and
cultural backgrounds
Power imbalance
Intimidation, fear and abuse to retain
control
What is Family Violence
TRUE or FALSE
3) Rates of family violence are higher
among immigrant women because
immigrant men are more likely to think it
is acceptable to beat their wife?
FALSE
 Violence among immigrants appears to
be lower than Canadian born women
 fewer because of barriers faced,
deportation, fear of police, language,
religious, racism, etc
What is Family Violence
WHICH ONE IS CORRECT?
4) When individuals in same sex relationships
experience family violence, they may find it
difficult to get help because:
a) They may fear being outed
b) Other people may be judgmental
c) Service providers think that abuse only
happens in male-female relationships
d) All of the above
ALL OF THE ABOVE
What is Family Violence
WHICH ONE IS CORRECT?
5) The rate of family violence and abuse of
women with disabilities is?
a)10 times higher than women with disabilities
b)About the same as women without disabilities
c) 5 times higher than women without disabilities
d)Much less than women without disabilities
10 TIMES HIGHER THAN WOMEN WITHOUT
DISABILITIES
Increased vulnerability
Dependency increased
Susceptible to physical & emotional abuse
Devalue & dehumanize those in care
What is Family Violence
TRUE or FALSE
6) Family violence services for First Nation’s
communities are not necessary because
family violence is not common and any
services required are provided on Reserve?
FALSE
 First Nations & Inuit women experience
higher rates of family violence (2002
Statistical profile)
 Off-reserve, not culturally sensitive
 Systematic barriers, racism, colonialism
prohibit employment, housing, assistance
What is Family Violence
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE:
7) When an employee is experiencing family violence at
home it can affect:
a) Employee productivity
b) Absenteeism
c) Employee morale
d) Employees and put them at risk
e) All of the above
ALL OF THE ABOVE
 Job performance & attendance affects colleagues who
are “covering”
 Causes distress/annoyance when partners try to find
out information about colleague
 Safety issues and concerns
What is Family Violence
TRUE or FALSE
8) Employers should introduce family violence
policies and programs in the workplace as standalone initiatives are independent of other
programs?
FALSE
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Its possible, but best to incorporate initiatives into
overall policies & practices
Demonstrates Employer commitment
Family violence prevention programs in the
workplace that become part of EFAP/EAP
programs are excellent support mechanisms
What is Family Violence
WHICH ONE IS CORRECT?
9) In 1995, one of the 1st studies on the cost of
Family Violence against women estimated
the overall economic costs to Canadians at:
a) 2.5 million dollars per year
b) 4.2 billion dollars per year
c) 7.5 million dollars per year
d) 2.8 billion dollars per year
4.2 BILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR
Study found in Greaves, L., Hankivsky, O.
and Kingston-Riechers, J. (1995)
What is Family Violence
WHICH ONE IS CORRECT?
10) Individuals who are victims of family
violence at home:
a) often hide the abuse from co-workers
b) stand out because they come in with bruises
c) are identifiable because they are the least
productive
d) usually don’t find jobs because they have such low
self esteem
A: OFTEN HIDE THE ABUSE
 Many are ashamed, because of attached
stigma
 Fear of losing promotions, training,
advancement
What is Family Violence
TRUE or FALSE
11) Employers do not have a legal obligation
to ensure that their workplaces are safe
and free from harassment ?
FALSE
 Both Federal & Provincial Laws obligate
employers to protect their employees
 Human Rights Act; Occupational Health &
Safety Act
 Employers who don’t meet obligations
may be held liable in civil court
What is Family Violence
TRUE or FALSE
12) Family Violence initiatives are more likely
to succeed if Employers promote a
respectful work environment?
TRUE
 Important that employees are not bullied,
intimated or harassed at work
 Policies are not credible if employees are
able to treat others disrespectfully
 Workplace bullying or violence no matter
where it originates is not acceptable