Define domestic violence identify and explain the

Question

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.