Domestic Abuse

Question 1

what is the definition of domestic abuse?

Answer 1

any form of:
physical, verbal, sexual, psychological or financial abuse which might amount to criminal conduct and which takes place within the context of a relationship

Question 2

1 in how many women (Scotland) are affected by domestic abuse at some point in their lives?

Answer 2

1 in 5

Question 3

what is coercive control?

Answer 3

pattern of behaviour used to gain & maintain power + control over another individual in a relationship,

tactics used to achieve this: isolation, intimidation, manipulation, and/or physical/psychological abuse

Question 4

what can happen to children who experience domestic abuse that arent physically harmed?

Answer 4

• anxiety/depression
• sleeping issues & nightmares
• behavioural issues
• lowered sense of self-worth, feelings of guilt
• health harming behaviours
• truancy/skiving school

Question 5

what is are ACE’s and give examples?

Answer 5

Adverse
Childhood
Events

• Abuse (Physical, emotional, sexual)
• Neglect (physical, emotional)
• Household dysfunction (mental illness, divorce, substance abuse etc)

Question 6

what happens if children experience more ACE’s?

Answer 6

are higher risk of having a range of medical problems, binge drinking, involved in violence

Question 7

what are behavioural signs that could help a clinician recognise abuse?

Answer 7

• low self-esteem
• victims may appear fearful, anxious or sad
• constant texting by a partner whilst at the appointment
• alcohol
• the partner may do all the talking if they are at the appointment
• partner may insist on female clinician

Question 8

What is the AVDR intervention for domestic abuse?

Answer 8

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