Asked by Caleb Carvin on Sep 23, 2024

Which family scenario presents the greatest risk for family violence?

A) An unemployed husband with low self-esteem, a wife who loses her job, and a developmentally delayed 3-year-old child
B) A husband who finds employment 2 weeks after losing his previous job, a wife with stable employment, and a child diagnosed with attention deficit disorder
C) A single mother with an executive position, a gifted and talented child, and a widowed grandmother living in the home to provide child care
D) A single homosexual male parent and an adolescent son who has just begun dating girls

Risk for Family Violence

The likelihood or potential for occurrences of aggressive or abusive behavior within a family unit.

Unemployed Husband

A situation where a married man is currently without employment, affecting the household's dynamics and income.

Developmentally Delayed Child

A child who does not reach developmental milestones at the expected times, which may affect physical, intellectual, or emotional growth.

  • Examine how familial interactions affect the potential for abuse and neglect.