Cycle of Abuse

Question 1

Your probation officer supervisor, Sarah Harris, explains to you that a majority of her caseload involves adults with substance abuse and domestic violence issues. You will need to prepare a report for her defining domestic violence. The following should be included in your report:

• Define domestic violence.
• Identify and explain the characteristics of the abuser and the victim.
• Explain the cycle of abuse in domestic violence situations.

1. 1. tension building
   2. explosion/incident
   3. making up/calm

• Describe 1 treatment theory from any one of the helping professions that is used in a domestic violence situation.
• Address how substance abuse may or may not impact a domestic violence relationship and the cycle of abuse.

This assignment is in the form of a report; be creative with the format. Cite sources using APA style format, and include a reference section at the end of your submission.

Question 2

For this assignment please respond with 500 words 12 font times roman, and please respond to the following:

Please understand the differences between the Systemic, Domestic, and Individual Levels of Analysis. Then, please rank each Level of Analysis – Systemic, Domestic, or Individual – in terms of their most “appropriateness” for responding to climate change. For example, if you believe that the Individual level of analysis is the most appropriate way to respond to climate change, rank it as such and then explain why you think it should be. Conversely, if you think the Individual level of analysis is the least appropriate way to respond to climate change, rank it as such and then also explain why it should be.In your response please rank all three levels of analysis accompanied by an explanation for each ranking.