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Stalking and Domestic Violence


This questionnaire is aimed at exploring the link between stalking and domestic violence following the break-up of an abusive relationship.We have collected over 500 results so far - the more feedback we can gain, the more detailed the picture we can paint of the reality of our experiences, which in turn enable us to better protect ourselves and each other from some of the consequences of stalking in the context of abuse.Thank you for your continued input!

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About You

Please tick the responses which apply to you:

Current age:

Gender male female

Occupation

Marital Status

if other, please specify

Living arrangements

if other, please specify

Ethnic origin

if "any other ethnic origin", please specify

I - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic violence is defined as any violence perpetrated in personal relationships, including married and de facto relationships, divorced, separated, past de facto relationships and dating ones.

Please tick the responses which apply to you:

Have you ever been a victim of domestic violence? yes no

Did you live with your "violent partner"? yes no

If you answered yes to the question above, how long did you live with your ‘violent partner’? Please indicate an approximate length of time

Are you still a victim of domestic violence? yes no

Do you have any children? yes no

If you answered yes to the question above, have your children also been victims of violence?

yes no

Have your children witnessed your partner being violent towards you? yes no

If you have been a victim of domestic violence, then who was the "violent party"?

What type of violence did the "violent party" display towards you? You may tick more than one response.

physical abuse
verbal abuse/emotional abuse
economic abuse
sexual abuse
social abuse
all of above
other, please specify

If you have experienced domestic violence what behaviours did the "violent partner" engage in? You may tick more than one response.

killing family pets
breaking household goods
property damage
using weapons/firearms towards victim
denial of food/money/sleep/medical care from victim
physical assault
threats to injure or harm victim
threats to injure or harm victim's children
blackmail
putting down the victim/making victim feel bad about self
treating victim as servant
abuser making decisions regarding victim’s financial status/ free time/ friendships/ work/ leisure activities
preventing/limiting victim’s access to family income
forcing victim to have sex against their will
physically attacking the sexual parts of the victim's body
treating the victim as a sexual object
making demeaning and humiliating sexual comments towards victim
threatening violence should victim not comply with sexual demands
preventing victim from having any social contact
controlling social contact of the victim with friends and/or relatives
limiting what the victim does/whom they see/what they read/ where they go

Why do you think you were a victim of such violence? Please tick one of the following:

Have you ever reported the incident? yes no

If your answer to the above question was yes, how long after the first incident of violence did you report it? Indicate an approximate time in the space provided below:

Whom did you report the incident to? Please tick one of the following:

Why did you decide to report the violence that was taking place in your home? Please tick one of the following:

Did the violence continue after reporting it? yes no

If you did not report the incident to the police, why not? Please tick one of the following:

How long had you been in an intimate relationship with the 'violent partner'? Indicate an approximate length of time in the space provided below.

What was your prior relationship like before the violence started? Describe briefly in the space below:

When did the violence begin? Indicate an approximate length of time in the space provided below:

When did the violence stop? Indicate an approximate length of time in the space provided below:

II - STALKING

Stalking may be defined as: Unwanted, persistent harassment which causes distress- whether intentional or not- to the person experiencing it. The methods employed by stalkers can take many forms. They can often harass a victim using actions which are themselves unlawful, for example threatening, abusive or obscene phone calls; using abusive or threatening language; or committing acts of violence. Frequently, however, stalkers do not overtly threaten their victims, but use behaviour which appears routine and harmless. But even apparently harmless behaviour, such as following someone down the street or sending them flowers, can be intimidating if it is persistently inflicted on a victim against their will.

Have you ever been stalked by the 'violent partner'? yes no

If you answered yes to the above question, which behaviour frightened you more?

When did this stalking behaviour occur? Please tick one response:

Over the time that you were stalked, what behaviours did the 'stalker' engage in? You may tick more than one response:

expressing affection towards you following you around
asked you out on a date use of obscene language
physical contact intruding in interactions
deviant sexual behaviour threatening violence
doing favours for you attempted murder
persistent calls contacted a third party
persistant emailing threatened suicide
sexual propositions surveillance
theft of property leaving notes/letters
breaking and entering physical restraint
sending gifts/flowers property assault
spying harming victim's pets
driving by your home threatening victim's family

Have you reported the stalking incidents? yes no

Did the type of stalking behaviour prior and following the end of the relationship vary? yes no

If your answer to the question above was Yes, then can you describe in the space provided below how the stalking behaviours varied:

Did your perception of the stalking behaviour prior and following the end of the relationship vary? (e.g. fear for self and children, possible stalker motivation, or feelings towards the stalker). yes no

If your answer to the question above was Yes, then can you describe in the space provided below how your perception of the stalking behaviour varied:

When did the stalking behaviour stop? Indicate in the space below an approximate length of time:

Why do you think the stalking behaviour stopped? You can describe in the space provided below:

Do you think the presence of your child/children aggravated the stalking behaviour?

If your anwer to the question above was yes, why do you think your child/children aggravated the stalking behaviour? Please tick one response:

other, please specify:

Why do you think your 'violent partner' stalked you? Please indicate in the space provided below:

Do you think all domestic abusers stalk their victims? yes no

If your answer to the question above was yes, why do you think domestic abusers engage in stalking behaviour? Please indicate in the space provided below:

Do you think all stalkers are violent people? yes no

If your answer to the question above was yes, why do you think stalkers engage in violent behaviour? Please indicate in the space provided below:

From your experience do you think that domestic violence would end in the victim being stalked by the same violent individual? yes no

If your answer to the question above was yes, why do you think that domestic violence would end in the victim being stalked by the violent partner? Please indicate in the space provided below:

What do you think affected the degree of stalking behaviour engaged in after the relationship had ended? (e.g. got a new relationship, tried to hide, he/she got a new relationship, he/she got limited access to our children). Please indicate in the space provided below:

Any other comments?

 

 



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Armed with the latest research in the field, Intimate Violence in Families explodes many of the conventional myths and controversies hindering understanding of family violence, and replaces them with the most current knowledge available. While focusing largely on physical abuse, the book also examines data on sexual abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, neglect and other forms of intimate victimization. Gelles discusses theories of intimate violence and contributing social factors, and explores major controversies in the study and treatment of family and intimate violence. Abuse occurring in all types of family relationships are covered: partners; children; siblings; parents; the elderly; and gay and lesbian couples. If you are serious about studying domestic and family violence, this is the book you need to read:

To order in the US: Intimate Violence in Families

To order in the UK: Intimate Violence in Families

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This book is no longer published, but if you are able to get hold of a copy, it is well worth the read. First published in Australia in 1999, it assesses the state of play with sexual and domestic violence; examines the effectiveness of services in the context of both Australian and international law and policy; looks at innovative developments in practice and research, and outlines strategies which are proving successful in supporting victims and addressing offenders' accountability and responsibility. Very informative:

To order in the US: Challenging Silence: Innovative Responses to Sexual & Domestic Violence (Studies in Society)

To order in the UK: Challenging Silence: Innovative Responses to Sexual and Domestic Violence (Studies in Society)

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