38. Violence and Abuse Flashcards
4 levels of the social-ecological model of influencing violence
- individual
- relationship
- community
- societal
individual factors that can influence violence
- demographics (includes lower socioeconomic status)
- hx of being abused or exposure to violence
- mental health disorders
- inadequate social skills, poor self control, low self esteem, and weak coping skills
assessment for violence in children
- subdural hematomas
- fractures
- trauma to genitals
- malnourishment
- poor hygiene
assessment for violence in elderly
- unexplained injuries
- physical neglect
- financial mismanagement
- withdrawn
T/F: if those in a relationship are more accepting of violence they are more likely to engage in violence
True
areas of the community where violence may occur
- schools
- place of employment
- neighborhoods
factors that increase a communities resilience to violence
- coordination of resources and support services
- access to mental health and substance abuse treatments
- support and connectives within the community
societal norms that lead to increased violence
- supporting violence is an acceptable means of resolving conflict
- attitude that suicide is an individual’s choice
- supporting male dominance over women and children
- supporting political conflict
- polices that foster high levels of inequity
types of violcene against individuals or oneself
- homicide
- assault
- rape
- suicide
- human trafficking
What is one of the most underreported forms of human abuse?
rape
What age range is the rate of suicide the highest in?
45-64; also one of the top causes of death in teens
Causes of family violence and abuse
- abusive patterns (upbringing)
- increased stress (inability to cope)
signs of intimate partner violence (IPV)
- physical marks
- low self esteem
- depression
- PTSD
intimate partner violence process
- victim initially downplays/denies seriousness
- period of self blame and moral conflict (stay or leave)
- as violence escalates the abuser’s remorse lessens
- moment of leaving
What is the greatest risk of homicide in intimate partner violence?
the moment of leaving
risk factors for child abuse
- cognitive impairment
- physical disabilities
- caregiver abuses drugs/alcohol or can’t cope with stress
5 types of elder abuse
- physical
- sexual
- emotional
- financial
- neglect/abandonment
primary prevention of abuse
- community stand against violence
- assessment of risk factors
- teach alternative methods of conflict resolution
- provide info about resources
- assist in removing or reducing factors that contribute to stress
- encourage families to be proactive against financial abuse
secondary prevention of abuse
- initiate measures to prevent further violence
- effecting screening of families and individuals for risk of abuse or suspected abuse
- counsel those attempting suicide
- telephone crisis lines
- respite care
tertiary prevention of abuse
- therapeutic family interventions
- interventions specific to female partner abuse
- resources available to survivors
- provide grief counseling
- develop support groups
