intimate partner violence Flashcards
Any act of gender-based violence that results in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty whether occurring in public or private life
violence against women (VAW)
Behavior by an intimate partner or ex-partner that causes physical, sexual, or psychological harm, including physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse, and controlling behaviors
intimate partner violence (IPV)
Theories/Modules
Walker Cycle Theory of Violence
- Tension-building accompanied by a rising sense of danger; victim is afraid
- Acute battering incident, the explosion/ fight occurs; victim is fearful, humiliated, in pain and dispair
- Denial; victim is blames themself
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Loving contrition; in the
honeymoonphase; victim feels loved and
hopeful once again
Theory of Learned Helplessness
- Loss of the ability to predict that what one does will make a particular outcome occur
- Women exchange their escape skills for coping strategies
Characteristics of a potential abuser
- low self esteem
- relationship problems
- inadequate verbal skills
- personality disorder
- comes from an abusive home
- role rigidity
- engages in substance abuse
- unusual amount of jealousy
- loses temper easily
Portrait of a Victim
- Vulnerable to continued abuse
- High level of depression
- Low level of social relationships
What is the average number of times an abuser hits his or her partner prior to a police report being filed?
35 times
Response to Abuse
- Coping
- Managing
- Resisting
Characteristics of People who Seek Help
- Realizing that the abuse will continue, but choosing to seek out a healthier situation
- Reaching a point where he/she wants to accept support
- Having concern for the welfare of her children
- Becoming fearful of loss of life
Reasons Not to Seek Help
- Wishes to avoid the stigma of domestic violence
- Fear that they will not be believed
- Fear of reprisal from the abuser
- Wish to avoid police intervention
Cues of Abuse
A- Reassure the woman that she is not alone.
B- Express the belief that it is not her fault.
C- Assure confidentiality to the patient.
D-Use descriptive documentation.
E- Educate her regarding the likelihood of continued violence and the options available.
S- Assist her with a safety plan
