Christina is deaf.Her husband Todd,who is not deaf,is fluent in sign language,and convinced Christina that she does not need a communication device that will allow her to make visual phone calls,as he can be her interpreter.What risk factor of IPV does this increase?

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By convincing Christina that she does not need a communication device and can rely solely on him as her interpreter, Todd is increasing her dependency on him. This can be a risk factor for intimate partner violence as it limits her ability to communicate and seek help if she experiences abuse.

Christina Is Deaf