Chapter 9: Intimate Partner Violence

Question 1

What are the 4 types of intimate partner violence?

Answer 1

1. psychological/emotional
2. Physical
3. Financial/material
4. Sexual

Question 2

What is the prevalence and nature of IPV?

Answer 2

2% of males and female experience physical and/or sexual assault
Women reported more severe forms of violence and repeated victimization. (17% men, 16% women reported)
younger people (25-34) more likely to experience IPV
violence often does not end when relationship ends
Rates of IPV highest rates in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Nunavut.
Lowest is Ontario and PEI

Question 3

What are some triggers for violence?

Answer 3

Not obeying or arguing with the man
not having food ready on time
not caring adequately for the children or home
questioning the man about money or gfs
going somewhere without the man’s permission
the man suspecting infidelity
refusing the man sex

Question 4

What is the victim’s response to abuse?

Answer 4

some leave abusive relationships, some do not; some tell others, some remain silent

Question 5

What is some factor’s that keep women in abusive relationships?

Answer 5

• fear of retribution
• lack of economic support
• concern for children
• emotional dependence
• lack of support from family/friends
• hope the man will change
• fear of being socially ostracized

Question 6

What are the theories on intimate violence?

Answer 6

Patriarchate: long-standing beliefs in male dominance (limitation provides incomplete explanation of intimate violence)

Question 7

What is the 3 social learning aggression learned and operates as a function?

Answer 7

1. Origins
2. instigators - aversive, incentive, delusional
3. Regulations - external/self punishment

Question 8

What are the risk factors for intimate violence?

Answer 8

Individuals - young age, depression, substance abuse.
Relationship- relationship conflict, power imbalance.
Community - weak sanctions, poverty.
Society - traditional gender norms, norms supportive of violence.

Question 9

What are the assessment approaches for intimate violence?

Answer 9

Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (DVRAG) - 14 items measure to predict recidivism of spousal assault in male offenders.
Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (SARA) - 20 risk factors, assesses risk for spousal assault in male offenders.

Question 10

What is the treatment effectiveness for Intimate Violence?

Answer 10

DULUTH - focuses on power and control, high dropout rate, inconclusive.
CSC’s Family Violence Prevention Program = based on social learning model, target risk factors, creates motivation for change.