Chapter 10 - Partner Violence Flashcards
IPV (Intimate Partner Violence)
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
What are the common stressors within, without, and from IPV?
-Geographic Isolation
-Social Isolation
-Economic Stress
-Pregnancy
-Medical Conditions
-Conflict Over Parenting
-Family Dysfunction
-Alcohol and Drug Misuse
-Educational Disparity
-Age
-Disenfranchisement
-Rejection
-Threat to Masculinity
What is the cycle of violence?
1) Tranquility Phase
2) Tension starts to build
3) A violent episode occurs
4) Crisis and resolution
What are the common reasons for staying in the abusive relationship?
- Fear of reprisal, children’s needs, financial dependence, shame, social stigma, and concern for children’s welfare add complexity to the decision to leave.
- Victims’ self-concept and emotional ties to the abuser, including hope for change, delay their departure.
- Cultural norms, religious beliefs, and role models from abusive families influence perceptions of relationships.
-Physical inability to leave due to injury, along with undereducation and lack of job skills, are significant barriers.
-Negative past experiences with authorities and fear of reinforcing racial stereotypes discourage seeking help. Secondary victimization from societal labeling and institutions reinforces submissiveness and vulnerability to abuse.
What are the 8 components of intervention?
1) Listening
2) Supporting
3) Authentic Engagement
4) Emotional Support
5) Communication
6) Judgment-Free
7) Collaborative Planning
8) Follow-up and Support
What is advocacy and why is it important?
Advocacy helps clients find representatives and resources in the legal system, bureaucratic challenges, social services, financial aid, and job training.
This is important because survivors often lack knowledge of legal rights and social service options due to being isolated.
What is the transcrisis perspective and why is that important?
Because survivors undergo a rediscovery process and rebuilding of identity, continuous support and long term well being and stability is vital for survivors
What is the aim for shelters?
To increase self-efficacy, instill hope, and improve access to community supports
What are the challenges shelter residents face?
A desire for permanent housing, separation from children, or issues with shelter policies
True or False: Shelter residents are primarily women, with an increasing number of gender-inclusive shelters.
True.
Zona’s Stalker-Victim Types
It includes simple obsessional, love obsessional, and erotomanic stalkers, based on the nature of their obsession with the victim.
Mullen’s Typology
It categorizes stalkers into rejected, intimacy seeking, incompetent, resentful, and predatory stalkers, each with distinct motives and behaviors.
RECON Typology
It distinguishes between intimate/acquaintance and public figure/private stranger stalkers, highlighting the risk factors and potential for violence.
What is the survivors’ journey to independence?
1) Immediate relief followed by long-term emotional support and counseling.
2) Survivors are guided through emotional aftershocks and potential for relapse
3) Continuous support until well integrated into long-term support networks.
What are the effects of IPV on children?
-mental health issues and cognitive processing changes
-physical health problems and challenges in the development of social skills
-Children may feel responsible for the abuse perpetrated by adults, affecting their emotional well-being
