[Exam 2] Chapter 12: Abuse and Violence Flashcards
What does Family Violence encompass?
Spouse Battering, Neglect and Physical, Emotional, or Sexual Abuse of Children
Elder Abuse
Marital Rape
What are some chacteristics of violent families?
Social Isolation
Abuse of Power and Control
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Inter-generational Transmission Process
Social Isolation: What do members do here?
Keep to themselves and usually do not invite others into the home or tell anyone what is happening
Abuse of Power and Control: Intimate partner violence (IPV) acounts for what percentage of homocides?
14%
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: Why is alcohol a problem with abuse?
Alcohol may diminish inhibitions and make violent behaviors more intense or frquent
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: What is the date rape drug often used?
Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol)
Intergenerational Transmission Process: What is this?
Shows that patterns of violence are perpetuated from one generation to the next through role modeling and social learning
Intergenerational Transmission Process: An example of Intergenerational Transmission?
Children who witness violence between their parents learn that violence is the way to resolve conflict
Intimate Partner Violence: What is this?
Mistreatment or misuse of one person by another in the context of an emotionally intimate relationship
Intimate Partner Violence: What kind of abuse can occur here?
Emotional or Psychological
Physical, Sexual, or a Combination
Intimate Partner Violence: What is Psychological Abuse?
Includes name-calling, belittling, screaming, yelling, destroying property and making threats
Intimate Partner Violence: What is Physical Abuse?
Ranges from shoving and pushing to severe battering and choking and may involve broken limbs and ribs , internal bleeding, brain damage, and even homicide
Intimate Partner Violence: What does Sexual Abuse include?
Assaults during sexual relationships such as biting nipples, pulling hair, slapping, and hitting and rape
Intimate Partner Violence: Why do pregnant women experience an increase in violence during pregnancy?
Results from partners jealously, possessiveness, insecurity, and lessened physical and emotional availability of the pregnant women
Intimate Partner Violence: How often does Domestic Violence occur?
In same-sex relationships with same statistical frequency as in heterosexual relationships
Intimate Partner Violence: What kinds of signs does a abuser typically have?
Strong feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem as well as poor problem solving and poor social skills
Intimate Partner Violence: What is the most common trait found in abused wives?
Dependency, both personal and financial that make it difficult to leave a relationship
Cycle of Abuse and Violence: What is the cycle of vioence?
Typial pattern exists; usually, initial episode of battery followed by episode of abuser expressing regret. Then leads to Honeymoon Period where they are loving. After honeymoon period, tension-building phase begins again. Tension ends in another violent episode.
Cycle of Abuse and Violence: Initially, the honeymoon period may last how long
weeks or even months, causing woman to blieve relationship has improvved.
Assessment: What are some don’ts when working with vitctims of partner abuse?
“Don’t tell victim what to do”
Don’tt take charge and do everything for the client
Don’t imply client is responsible for abuse
Assessment: What are the dos when working with victims of partner abuse?
Do believe the victim
Ensure and maintain clients confidentiality
Do say “Abuse is not your fault”
Assessment: What are some questions to ask about safety?
Do you feel safe in your relationship?
Concerned for your safety?
DO you ever feel threatened?
Do you have a safe place to go if you need to?
Treatment and Intervention: Civil orders of protection are more effective in preventing future violence when linked with other interventions such as
advocacy counseling, shelter, or talking with health care providers
Treatment and Intervention: What are the lifetime prevalence rates of stalking in mena dn women?
1 in 6 women
1 in 19 men