Kate and Jack recently separated. Unfortunately, Jack still will not leave Kate alone. He has been following her, calling her, and threatening to harm himself if they do not get back together. Jack's behavior is an example of ______.
A) collateral consequences
B) situational couple violence
C) intimate partner violence
D) domestic violence

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Jack's behavior constitutes intimate partner violence because it involves physical, emotional, and psychological harm or threats of harm being inflicted by one partner on the other in the context of a past or present intimate relationship. This type of violence can include stalking, which is what Jack is doing by following and calling Kate after their separation.

Kate and Jack Recently Separated