Family Violence Flashcards

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list the characteristics that increase the risk of child abuse

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  • gender:
    • for minor acts of abuse: equal risk
    • for major acts of abuse: males at higher risk
  • age
    • for children under 12: males at higher risk
    • for children over 12: females at higher risk
  • birth complications:
    • low birth weight
    • premature birth
  • disabilities
    • emotional disturbance
    • learning disabilities
    • physical health problems
    • language problems
  • alcohol and drug abuse of perpetrator
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2
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describe the rates of the different types of child abuse

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3
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describe the percentage breakdown of child abuse victims’ age

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4
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list the subtypes of psychological maltreatment

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  • rejecting: verbal or symbolic acts that express feelings of rejection toward the child
  • degrading: verbal abuse intended to degrade
  • terrorizing: actions or threats that cause extreme fear or anxiety in a child
  • isolating: preventing a child from engaging in normal social activities
  • corrupting: encouraging antisocial behavior
  • exploiting: using child for parents’ needs
  • close confinement: restricting child’s movements
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5
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name the 3 screening questions

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  1. have you been hit, kicked, punched or otherwise hurt by someone within the past year?
  2. do you feel safe in your current relationship?
  3. is there a partner from a previous relationship who is making you feel unsafe now?
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6
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describe the RADAR acronym for domestic violence screening

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  • R: routinely screen
  • A: ask questions
  • D: document findings
  • A: assess safety

R: review and referw

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describe intrapersonal vs. interpersonal vs. organizational and resource barriers within the healthcare setting

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