violent behavior

Question 1

Linda and her eight year old son are regularly beaten and insulted by her husband. Linda is financially dependent on her husband and is too scared to protest or to complain against his violent behavior. Her husband is well-known among the neighborhood as an ill-tempered and violent man.

Based on the above scenario, answer the following questions:

• In your opinion, what kind of help can be provided to Linda to ease her plight? Why? Support your answer with appropriate examples from articles or real-life situations.
• Which of the theories of domestic abuse are applicable to Linda’s husband? Why?
• Should Linda be blamed and held accountable for not adequately protecting her child from abuse? Why doesn’t Linda simply take her child and leave the situation? Conduct research to support your answer.

Submission Details

• Submit your answers in a 2–3 pages Microsoft Word document.
• Support your responses with examples.
• Cite any sources in APA format.

Question 2

Your new client is seeking services at the domestic violence shelter where you work. In your past, you also were a victim of domestic violence. You can identify and empathize with your client’s plight. In fact, her story evokes an emotional response in you. What will you tell your client if anything? How will you respond to her? Defend your answer. Be specific. Give examples.