Domestic Violence Flashcards
Name the stages of the cycle of violence
Tension, battering, honeymoon
True or False social workers are mandated reported when it comes to domestic violence between partners
False
True or false domestic violence crosses all races, cutters, and SES
True
T or F childhood experiences of violence decrease the chances of being an abusive man or abused woman
False
Name some warning signs of DV
Injury, sexual problems, somatic issues, psychological issues, behavior presentation, controlling coercive behavior
Name some characteristics of batters
- witness of or victim to violence during childhood
- alcohol abuse
- violent toward children
- lack of interpersonal skills
Why do women stay ?
- hope the abuser will change
- isolation & lack of support
- fear
- economic
True or false family therapy is a good intervention for DV
False
What is social exchange theory?
Survivors will tally the total potential benefits vs losses to determine their actions
What are some keys to treatment
Safety, trust, validation, empowerment