Thresholds of Violence Exercise
An important part of understanding violence in our homes and communities is to acknowledge that we each have different thresholds for what behaviors concern us.  Take a look at the following situations and rate them relative to your opinion concerning the level of concern that you have for the participants in the context of mediation and screening for mediation.

Adapted from the University of Chicago “violence threshold” scale.

1 (Not concerned)-------------------5 (Moderate concern)---------------------10 (Very concerned)

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During an argument, your partner/spouse calls you “stupid.” *
Not concerned
Very concerned
Your partner/spouse has a bad temper, so everyone tiptoes around him/her. *
Not concerned
Very concerned
Your partner/spouse throws things when she/he is angry and last night broke your favorite framed photo of you and the children. *
Not concerned
Very concerned
Your partner/spouse stomps into another room whenever a phone call with friends/family members lasts longer than five (5) minutes. *
Not concerned
Very concerned
Your partner/spouse calls you a “dumbass” at a family gathering. *
Not concerned
Very concerned
Your partner/spouse often kicks your family dog to make it stop barking. *
Not concerned
Very concerned
Your partner/spouse is angry and throws a dinner plate at you during an argument. *
Not concerned
Very concerned
Your partner/spouse refuses to give you access to the household account and provides an allowance for your routine needs. *
Not concerned
Very concerned
Your partner/spouse is angry and pushes/slaps you during an argument.     *
Not concerned
Very concerned
Your partner/spouse backhands you because he/she did not like what you said and knocks you to the ground. *
Not concerned
Very concerned
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