Question

question 9 of 20
which of the following best describes dating violence?
choose an option below
a misdemeanor committed by someone whos casually dating the victim
violence committed by someone whos sexually intimate with the victim
violence committed by someone whos in a romantic or intimate relationship with the victim
a felony committed by a person with whom the victim shares a child

Explanation:

Dating violence is defined as violence (physical, emotional, sexual, etc.) perpetrated by an individual who is in a romantic or intimate relationship (which can include dating, going steady, etc.) with the victim. Option A is incorrect as it focuses on misdemeanor and "casually dating" which is too narrow. Option B focuses only on sexual intimacy, while dating violence can occur in relationships without sexual intimacy yet. Option D refers to a felony and a person with whom the victim shares a child (more related to domestic violence involving co - parents), not dating violence. So the correct option is the one that describes violence from a romantic/intimate relationship partner.

Answer:

C. Violence committed by someone who's in a romantic or intimate relationship with the victim