Domestic Violence

Question 1

Domestic Violence

Answer 1

-pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors resulting in power and control over an intimate partner.

Question 2

Interventions

Answer 2

1st-develop a safety plan with the client

• providing psychoeducation to the victim of domestic violence can help him or her understand the dynamics of abuse and not feel isolated.
• meet the client where they are at do not urge client to leave the abuser this may re-traumatize the victim and increase feelings of shame.

Question 3

Cycle of Violence Tension Building

Answer 3

• Minor incidents of physical/emotional abuse.
• Victim feels growing tension.
• Victim tries to control situation to avoid violence.
• “Walking on eggshells.” Victim cannot control abuser.
• Longest phase.

Question 4

Cycle of Violence-Explosion/Crisis Phase

Answer 4

-The actual abuse:physical, sexual, emotional, verbal inc.

Question 5

Cycle of Violence-Honeymoon Phase

Answer 5

• Abuser is sorry, apologetic, and may display regret.
• Abuser makes promises and may say it won’t happen again.
• This phase often disappears