A Note on Terminology:

The authors of this quiz acknowledge that there is no one term that adequately identifies the experiences and realities of every person affected by sexual violence.

Historically, the terms victim and survivor have dominated the discussion surrounding sexual violence. However, some people feel that the terms victim and survivor are still limiting, and that there exists a problematic dichotomy between them (e.g., the term victim implies a passive entity who has had something happen to them; the term survivor conveys strength and resilience and implies that a person has overcome what happened to them; you can only be either one or the other, etc.). In addition, some feel that these labels identify a person solely according to their experience(s) of violence.

There are many examples of person-first, alternative language that can be used to avoid this victim/survivor dichotomy (“a person who has experienced sexual violence”; “a person who was sexually assaulted”; “a person who survived sexual abuse”; and others).

For the purpose of brevity, this quiz will primarily use the dual term victim/survivor, while acknowledging that there are many ways people classify what happened to them.

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The problem of sexual violence within intimate partner relationships is often deeply misunderstood. Intimate partner sexual violence is a complex issue, and it rests at the intersection of domestic violence and sexual violence. For this reason, intimate partner sexual violence is often under addressed, although its effects are far-reaching.

In partnership with the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services and Indigenous Psychological Services, the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) has developed this quiz to help service providers test their knowledge about intimate partner sexual violence. The quiz takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

The information collected through the quiz helps inform training for professionals on how to respond to intimate partner sexual violence and inform public awareness campaigns. It may also be used in a report about intersections of intimate partner and sexual violence, and service provider understandings of the intersections of intimate partner and sexual violence, that would be available to the public.

While results will be collected for these purposes, rest assured that your privacy is our utmost priority. All results remain anonymous and will not be linked to personal identifying information. No potentially identifying data will be shared in the curriculum or in the report. You can skip any of the questions at any time.

Your input is valuable to us, and we appreciate your trust in our commitment to safeguarding your privacy. If you have any questions, or would like any additional information about this project, please contact ACWS at 780-456-7000. Thank you for your participation. We greatly appreciate your responses.

This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Government of Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women.

About You

Which of the following most accuately discribes your personal or professional role?

Social worker

Police officer

Nurse

Doctor

Psychologist

Counselor

Other health professional

Government employee

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper or Elder

Volunteer

Support worker

Other (please specify)

Other role

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How long have you been in the above role?

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

More than 5 years

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Do you currently work, or have you ever worked, at a sexual assault centre or women's shelter?

Sexual assault centre

Women's shelter

Both

Neither

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In your current role, how often do you work directly with sexual violence victims/survivors?

Never

Rarely (less than once per month)

Sometimes (1-4 times per month)

Often (more than once per week)

Daily

Not sure / This is not something I ask of my clients

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I feel comfortable asking a client if they have experienced sexual assault/abuse.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neither agree nor disagree, or this is not within my regular scope of work

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

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Which region of Alberta do you live in?

Calgary

Edmonton

Northeast Alberta

Northwest Alberta

Central Alberta

Southern Alberta

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If you live outside of Calgary or Edmonton, how big is your community?

Less than 5000 people

5000-9999 people

10,000-50,000 people

More than 50,000 people

I live in Calgary or Edmonton

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Test Your Knowledge

Sexual violence always involves physical contact.

True

False

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Sexual violence must involve penetration (oral, anal, or vaginal)

True

False

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The majority of sexual violence that occurs in Canada is commited by people who are known to the victims/survivors.

True

False

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Sexual violence can occur between people who are intimate partners or former intimate partners

(intimate partners refers to a couple of any gender who are married, co-habitating or in a longer-term dating relationship; former intimate partners refers to a couple of any gender who are separated, divorced or who are were formerly in a longer-term dating relationship).

True

False

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In Alberta, what percentage of the population has experienced sexual violence at some point in their life?

Less than 5%

10%

25%

45%

75%

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In Alberta, what percentage of sexual violence victims/survivors accessing professional supports reported that the person who harmed them was an intimate partner?

Less than 5%

6-24%

25-40%

51-79%

More than 80%

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Marital rape is a crime in Canada.

True

False

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Of the following, which are possible examples of intimate partner sexual violence? Please check all that apply.

Kissing a partner without their consent

Discriminatory remarks about a partner’s gender or sexuality

Unwanted touching over clothing of an acquaintance at a club

Unwanted anal, vaginal, or oral penetration by an intimate partner

A boss making sexual comments about an employee

When someone manipulates or intimidates their partner to obtain sexual contact

Forcing one partner to touch a sexual body part of the other

Forcing a friend to watch pornography when they don't want to

Sharing explicit images of a friend’s girlfriend without her consent

Controlling a partner’s use of birth control

Directing degrading language or sexual slurs towards a partner during sex

Telling a sexist joke to a friend

Requiring a partner to have sex to access essential resources like grocery money

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Intimate partner sexual violence can lead to poor physical health of the victim/survivor.

True

False

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Intimate partner sexual violence can impact a victim’s/survivor’s ability to work, learn, and parent.

True

False

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Many victims/survivors of intimate partner sexual violence also experienced sexual abuse in childhood.

True

False

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Sexual violence in an intimate relationship often occurs as part of a larger pattern of abuse in that relationship.

True

False

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Someone who experiences intimate partner sexual violence has an increased risk of being killed by their intimate partner.

True

False

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Non-fatal strangulation occurs in up to 70% of all relationships where there is intimate partner violence.

True

False

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When someone does not physically or verbally resist unwanted sexual contact, it means they have consented to it.

True

False

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When someone is in an intimate relationship with a partner, consent is implied and does not need to be verified before every sexual activity.

True

False

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Maintaining ongoing sexual relations (whether partners want to or not) within an intimate partner relationship is a responsibility or a duty of those in the relationship.

True

False

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What are some reasons why someone may engage in sexual acts with their intimate partner even when they do not want to? Please check all that apply.

A sense of duty/obligation

Fear of losing their partner

Desire to keep the peace

Intimidation

Desire to strengthen the relationship

Fear of physical harm

Not wanting to disappoint their partner

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Someone experiencing intimate partner sexual violence is less likely to identify their experience as sexual violence compared with someone who is sexually assaulted by a stranger.

True

False

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Resources are available in Alberta to support victims/survivors of intimate partner sexual violence.

True

False

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Gaps and Self-Assessment

Your input is important! Your responses for the self-assessment will help us tailor our future training program to better meet the needs of those experiencing or recovering from IPSV--and the needs of those that serve them. Thank you in advance for your input.

Please check all that apply. Note that not all of the statements/topics below were covered in this quiz.

I know what intimate partner sexual violence is.

I understand consent well enough to explain it to someone else.

I would recognize intimate partner sexual violence for what it is if a client/friend/family member shared their experience with me.

If someone tells me that they have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner sexual violence, I would know how to respond.

I know what sexual coercion is.

I could provide some examples of short- and long-term effects of intimate partner sexual violence.

I understand why intimate partner sexual violence is difficult to talk about.

I am familiar with at least one resource in my community that could support someone who has experienced or is experiencing intimate partner sexual violence.

I am familiar with at least one online or other technology-based resource that could support someone who has experienced or is experiencing intimate partner sexual violence.

Intimate partner sexual violence is an issue that I could encounter in my profession.

I want to learn more about intimate partner sexual violence.

I would sign up for an online or in-person training session about intimate partner sexual violence.

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The top 5 things I would like to learn about intimate partner sexual violence are (choose 5 topics, preferably things that would help you in your profession/role):

How to recognize intimate partner sexual violence

The root causes of intimate partner sexual violence

What consent looks like in intimate relationships

How to support someone who is has experienced or is experiencing intimate partner sexual violence

Managing risk and safety planning for those experiencing intimate partner sexual violence

What resources exist in my community to support someone who has experienced or is experiencing intimate partner sexual violence

How rape myths contribute to the existence of intimate partner sexual violence

Statistics and data about intimate partner sexual violence

How gender norms contribute to the existence of intimate partner sexual violence

How to prevent intimate partner sexual violence

The short- and long-term effects/harms/consequences of intimate partner sexual violence

Laws related to intimate partner sexual violence

Criminal justice options available for those who have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner sexual violence in Alberta

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More About You

All information collected in the quiz is anonymous and results will only be reviewed in aggregate.

How old are you?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 or older

Prefer not to answer

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What is your gender? Please check all that apply.

Woman

Man

Two Spirit

Non-binary

Trans/transgender

Cisgender

Genderqueer

Gender fluid

Gender neutral

Gender nonconforming

Agender

Intersex

Questioning

Another gender identity

Prefer not to answer

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Is there a women's shelter or a sexual assault service available in your community?

Yes

Unsure

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