Social Cycle Theory

Question 1

Review the domestic violence (DV) wheel (also referred to as the Duluth model), discuss the categories, and give examples of each.

Key Assignment

In this course, you will assume the role of a domestic violence victim advocate. Consider the scenario of the King family. For the Key Assignment, you will draft a memo to your supervisor, detailing what would be the best possible intervention options for the King family. The memo will include the following components:

• Identify the key risk factors in the family
• The DV phase the family is currently in based on the cycle of DV
• A discussion of the teen dating violence experienced by Ashley
• The ramifications of DV on Aaron’s behavior and criminal case

The activities in each phase of this course will prepare you to complete the Key Assignment.

APA format for references with 3 being required.

Question 2

In the 1970s, Lenore Walker developed the social cycle theory known as the cycle of violence, which is a predictable pattern of behavior or stages that can occur hundreds of times during the course of an abusive relationship. Discuss the following in your paper:

• Identify the 4 stages of the cycle of violence.
• How has the cycle of violence manifested in the King family?
  • Identify when the family has entered a particular phase in the cycle, and give your rationale.
  • APA format for references with 3 being required.
  • Deliverable Length: 3 pages