Responding to Violence and Abuse Answers

You discover that your friend has been experimenting with drugs and you notice that their behavior is increasingly aggressive. It's best not to do anything because it's probably just a phase that will disappear soon. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is the BEST response to a telephone call from your dad's coworker who just asked if you are home alone?

Hazing is not violence because all parties involved are voluntary. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

You don't need to get away from an abusive action while in public because it's not likely that it will result in harm.

People commonly stay in abusive relationships because they lack the financial means to go elsewhere.

You are looking for part-time employment and posted your résumé to an online job site. One day you receive an e-mail from a company whose name you do not recognize. The person claims that the company needs orders processed, and that to get started, you simply need to fill out the paperwork, attached, provide your contact and personal information, and return it. To ensure your safety, the BEST next step is to __________.

There is nothing that can be done about a threat of violence because the act of violence has not actually occurred and cannot be punished.

Which of the following constitutes violence?

A victim of an act of violence can be anyone who is affected, not just the person against whom the act was committed.

Which of the following are consequences of committing an act of violence?

Emotional abuse is less harmful than physical abuse.

Where can acts of violence be seen today?

Your friend is generally quiet and passive, but suddenly, they are passionately talking about hurting another person who is bothering them. Which of the following would be the BEST reaction to your friend?

Which of the following are good reasons to learn self-defense and practice it regularly?