exam 2 DV Flashcards
Domestic Violence
Ultimate Goal of Abuser
To gain power and control
4 main types of abuse
Physical:
(Most commonly known form of abuse, often against women 18-34 years old, may not be a part of abusive relations but doesn’t mean relationship is not abusive)
Sexual:
(Physically forcing sex, making victim feel fearful of saying no to sex, forcing sex with other partners, forcing the victim to participate in demeaning / degrading sexual acts, refusing contraception
Psychological:
(Constant put downs or criticism, crazy making, acting superior, name calling)
Financial:
(99% of domestic violence cases, more likely to intensify when victim tries to leave the relationship / abuser feels they may leave, giving victim allowance, running up debt, hiding family assets, not letting victim have their own money)
EOPSS
(Executive Office of Public Safety & Security)
Provide specific protocols commonwealth police must follow when investigating domestic violence crimes
Not allowed to take pictures and share it with anyone outside of the room
Amanda’s Law
The willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and or other abusive behavior as part of a systemic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Power and Control Wheel
Physical Violence Sexual (outer ring)
Using Coercion & threats
Using Intimidation
Using Emotional Abuse
Using Isolation
Minimizing, Denying, and Blaming
Using Children
Using Male Privilege
Using Economic Abuse
Two Relationship Dynamics in Abusive Relationship
- Abuser = Power & Control
- Victim
Cycle of Violence:
3 Typical phases in abusive relationship
(HAT)
- Tension Building
- Acute Explosion
- Honeymoon
Duration and frequency for each phase varies by relationship
Effects of Domestic Violence
PEM
Physical
Injuries
Chronic fatigue
Shortness of breath
Muscle tension
Involuntary shaking
Mental
PTSD
Extreme fear / Anxiety
Depression
Low self esteem
Suicidal ideations / attempts
Insomnia
Nightmares
Emotional / Spiritual
Substance Abuse
Hopelessness
Feeling unworthy
Cynical
On average it takes a victim ____ tries before leaving the abuser
7
Post Separation Power & Control Wheel:
After victim left, abuser continues to exert control over former partners by
Coercion & Threats
Intimidation
Using Children
1) While living with partner
2) Preparing to leave
3) Once they leave
Victim Safety Plan
True or False:
Only women are victims of Domestic Violence
False
Once violence is introduced it ______, it’s severity / frequency
Increases
When does danger increase for the victim?
When the victim tries to leave
Abuser fears losing power / control over victim
Cycle of Violence
What are the 3 phases in the cycle of violence?
1) Tension Building
2) Acute Explosion
3) Honeymoon
_____ domestic violence victims are women
85%
Why do victims stay?
- Hope
- children
- victim blaming
- guilt
- limited finances
- threat of harm
Least likely type of abuse to be discussed?
Sexual
Most commonly known, typically gets worse overtime, used to intimidate and control victims
Physical abuse
Present in all abusive reactions, Makes victim feel like they are responsible for the abuse and to feel crazy, worthless, and hopeless
Psychological Abuse
One of the most powerful tactics of entrapping a victim in relationships; reason a lot of victims stay or go back
Financial Abuse
Women who leave their abusers are _____ more at risk of being killed by the abuser than those who stay
75%
Domestic Violence Facts & Stats
1 in every 3 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime
1 in every 4 men will have experience some form of physical violence by an intimate partner
Boys who witness D.V are twice as likely to abuse their partner & children when they become adults
There is not only one form of domestic violence in domestic violence relationships (ex. An abusive relationship can have Physical & financial abuse)
