In the Terror (Battered/Batterer) framework, which label is used to describe the abusive partner?

• A. Battered
• B. Batterer
• C. Terror
• D. Abuse

Answer: (B)

The key idea is how the roles are labeled in this framework. The label used for the person who uses the harm is batterer. This term emphasizes that the individual initiates and carries out violent or controlling behavior, making them the perpetrator in the dynamic. It helps separate the person who harms from the person who experiences harm, which is described as battered. The other terms describe different aspects of the situation: terror refers to the climate of fear and intimidation created by the abuser, and abuse refers to the harmful actions themselves rather than a person. Using batterer clarifies accountability and supports targeted safety planning and intervention.