Abuse Flashcards
physical abuse
infliction of physical pain or bodily harm
sexual abuse
any form of unwanted sexual contact or exposure without consent, or victim is incapable of giving consent
emotional abuse
undermining a persons self worth
neglect
failure to provide for physical, emotional, educational, medical needs
economic abuse
controlling a persons access to economic resources making an individual financially independent
crisis situation
a situation that puts stress on family with a violent member
-lack of effective impulse control
-lack of problem-solving skills
-lack of a healthy support system
perpetrator
any member of a household who is violent toward another such member
vulnerable person
family member upon who abuse is perpetrated
survivor vs. victim
recognizes the recovery and healing process that follows victimization and does not have a connotation of passivity
acts of commission
deliberate and intentional abuse
acts of omission (neglect)
a child’s basic physical, emotional, or educational needs are not met
risk factors for child abuse
younger than 4
temperamental traits
congenital abnormalities
chronic disease
unwanted pregnancy
poor emotional bonding
cycle of violence
tension building
acute battering
honeymoon
repetition of cycle: decrease in calm stages, increase in intensity, depression, hopelessness, immobilization, delp-deprecation.
tension building (cycle of violence)
minor incidents (pushing, shoving, verbal abuse)
victim reduces tension (ignores, accepts, excuses behavior out of fear)
abuse reduces tension- rationalizes behavior
acute battering (cycle of violence)
tension peaks
triggered by events or abusers emotional state
