Abuse and violence Flashcards
What are the 5 types of abuse
Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse-behaviors that threaten and humiliate another person
Neglect-failing to provide for physical, emotional, educational, or medical needs for a child or dependent(75%child abuse cases are due to neglect)
Financial abuse
What are perpetrator Characteristics
-Consider their own needs more important than the needs of others
-poor social skills
-Men who abuse believe is male supermacy
-pathological jealousy
-Controls the family finances
-Likely to abuse alchol or drugs
-Likely to have experienced violence themselve as a child
What are the common signs of neglect(Child)
-Delayed growth and development
-Poor cleanliness and hygiene
-Inadequate clothing and basic supplies
-Hoarding or stealing food
-low record of school attendance
-Basic medical and dental needs are not met
What are the common signs of physical abuse(Child)
-Delays in seeking care for injuries
Conflicting or changing stories regarding the injury
-Injury not typical for a given age group(femur fractur in 2 month old)
-Numerous brusing or injuries in various stages of healing
-Brusing of unusual areas(abdomen, back, butt)
-Bruises or injuries that resemble specific objects(cigarettes, belt buckle, looped pattern)
-Burns that resemble forced immersion into scalding water(glove, or stocking burns)
What are common signs of sexual abuse
-Reddness, bruising, or tearing in the genitalia area
-Sexual behavior or knowledge thats inappropriate for the childs age
-Pregnancy or STI
What are treatments and interventions for child abuse
-Ensuring safety and wellbeing
-Assessment and reporting
What are signs and symptoms for older adult abuse
-Neglect and physical abuse
-Emotional abuse(hesitant to talk openly, change in moos, feeling helpless, depression, withdrawal)
-Financial abuse
What is the sign and symptoms for intimate partner violence
-The cycle of violence
-DEPENDECY
What is the cycle of violence
-Tension building phase-controlling and jealous behaviors(abuser tries seeks to gain control, minor outbursts happen)
-Acute battery phase-Eventually tension becomes unbearable(shortes and most violent phase)
-Honeymoon phase
What is dependecy
Fear the danger of calling the police or attrmpting to leave
-victim may suffer from low self-esteem and feeling s of dependency
What is the treatment for IPV
-Screening
-Womens shelters
What are the signs and symptoms of Sexual assault/Rape
-PPsychological and physical trauma
-Rape trauma syndrome
-Acute stress disorder
-PTSD
What is the treatment and intervention for Sexual assault/Rape
-Emotional support
-Collecting Evidence
-Prophylactic Treatment
