Fdv Flashcards
What is FDV
An abuse of power
Not an isolated event
Ongoing and purposeful
Used to intimidate and instil fear
Some sweet facts abut FDV
Disabled woman and girls twice more likely to experience FDV
1/4 Aussie women experience FDV
One woman is killed in Australia by a partner or ex almost every week
Children are present n 1/3 cases reported to police
Aboriginal women are 35x more likely to be hospitalised by FDV than other women
Women are at an increased risk of FDV commencing during pregnancy
What is FDV as a definition
Purposeful pattern of behaviour with the intent to control, coerce or instil fear in current or former family members or partners
Some common types of FDV - Power and Control is always central to these behaviours
Using intimidation Using emotional abuse Using Isolation Using children Using privilege Using economic abuse Using coercion and threats
Risk increases for women experiencing FDV when
She leaves or plans to leave the relationship History of FDV Non-fatal strangulation has occurred Stalking is present There are threats to kill There is an escalation of violence Pregnancy and new birth Perpetrator has access to weapons
Why does FDV occur
Society
Community
Relationship
Individual perpetrator
Societal factors
Patriarchal attitudes - norms of men dominating women
Societies where women lack access to resources
Acceptance of violence as a means to conflict resolution
Notions of masculinity linked to dominance
Low gender equality
Community
Lower SES
Unemployment
Increased stress and social isolation
Isolation and lac of supports and resources
Relationship
Male control of wealth and decision making
Marital conflict
Jealousy
Individual perpetrator
Being male Witnessing marital violence as a child Being abused as a child Drug or alcohol abuse Low self esteem Anger and depression Jealousy Poor impulse control Poor attachment
Complications of FDV during pregnancy
Low birth weight, premature labour, foetal stress or trauma
Maternal substance abuse
Maternal depression/anxiety
STI
Developmental outcomes jeopardised
Infants cry more
Is effectively child abuse if in presence of child
Miscarriage, stillborn, higher incidence of asthma and epilepsy
As a nurse/midwife, we can assist women by
Providing disclosure opportunities
Making accurate risk assessments
Emphasising what the man is doing, or not doing
Viewing the mother as strong, capable and resourceful
As a WA health professional, my role is to
Identify - undertake routine screening amongst identified high risk groups
Assessment - ensure clients immediate physical and psychological safet and initiate strategies to address present and future safety
Referral - ensure the pathways for follow up service provision and or referrals are known and adhered to
Document - Factual - objective reporting of issues, information, action, and observation
Sensitive practice provides a framework to to respond in a way which promotes a sense of safety, respect and control. The six steps include
Notice the signs Ask sensitively Respond respectfully Action plan Provide options and referral plan Document
Key steps after a disclosure
Listen believe validate
Initial safety assessment
Provide support and referral
Document and monitor
