Family Violence and Cycle of Abuse Sociology Questionnaire
Question Description
Family Violence Prevention Services in San Antonio, Texas.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/03202009/watch.h…
1. Although family violence is of epidemic proportions, rates of abuse have
gone down over the decades in the U.S. Why do you think this is?
According to Marta Pelaez, what is the cause of the recent rise in
domestic violence?
2. Discuss the cycle of abuse. Why do women go back to the abuser? What
is the average recidivism or return rate?
3. What are some of the indicators Pelaez mentions that come with a
“misunderstanding of love”?
4. What advice would you give to a friend or classmate that was in this situation
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/03202009/watch.h…
1. Although family violence is of epidemic proportions, rates of abuse have
gone down over the decades in the U.S. Why do you think this is?
According to Marta Pelaez, what is the cause of the recent rise in
domestic violence?
2. Discuss the cycle of abuse. Why do women go back to the abuser? What
is the average recidivism or return rate?
3. What are some of the indicators Pelaez mentions that come with a
“misunderstanding of love”?
4. What advice would you give to a friend or classmate that was in this situation
