Which of the following is NOT part of the predictable pattern of abuse?

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Which of the following is NOT part of the predictable pattern of abuse?

Abusers often use grooming, secrecy, and isolation to gain and maintain control. Grooming is the process of building trust and lowering the target’s defenses so abuse can begin or continue. Isolation wedges the target away from friends, family, or other supports, making it harder to seek help or notice what’s happening. Secrecy keeps the abuse hidden, creating an environment where the pattern can persist unchecked. Reporting stands apart: it’s an external action that interrupts the pattern when someone outside the situation becomes aware and moves to intervene. So, reporting does not fit the predictable pattern of the abuse itself; it’s what can stop or break the cycle.

Abusers often use grooming, secrecy, and isolation to gain and maintain control. Grooming is the process of building trust and lowering the target’s defenses so abuse can begin or continue. Isolation wedges the target away from friends, family, or other supports, making it harder to seek help or notice what’s happening. Secrecy keeps the abuse hidden, creating an environment where the pattern can persist unchecked.

Reporting stands apart: it’s an external action that interrupts the pattern when someone outside the situation becomes aware and moves to intervene. So, reporting does not fit the predictable pattern of the abuse itself; it’s what can stop or break the cycle.

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