IPV Flashcards
What is intimate partner violence (IPV)?
Abuse or aggression occurring in a close relationship, involving current or former spouses and dating partners.
What are the four types of behavior included in IPV?
- Physical violence
- Sexual violence
- Stalking
- Psychological aggression
True or False: IPV only refers to physical violence.
False
What is battering?
A pattern of coercive control founded on and supported by physical and/or sexual violence or threat of violence toward an intimate partner.
List some terms that describe the pattern of violence between intimate partners.
- Intimate partner violence (IPV)
- Domestic violence
- Battering
- Spousal abuse
- Family violence
Who are the primary victims of IPV?
Most are women, representing all age, racial, religious, cultural, educational, and socioeconomic groups.
What psychological traits are commonly found in victims of IPV?
- Low self-esteem
- Socially isolated
- May accept blame for batterer’s actions
- History of abuse in home
- Learned helplessness
What are common characteristics of victimizers in IPV?
- Low self-esteem
- Pathologically jealous
- Possessive
- Limited ability to cope with stress
What are the phases of the cycle of battering?
- Tension-Building Phase
- Acute Battering Incident
- Honeymoon Phase
Describe the Tension-Building Phase.
Can last weeks, months, or years; tension escalates; victim takes the blame for perpetrator behavior.
What occurs during the Acute Battering Incident?
It is the shortest and most violent stage, lasting up to 24 hours.
What is the Honeymoon Phase in the cycle of battering?
The batterer is loving and kind, promises to change, and begs for forgiveness.
What are some reasons victims may stay in abusive relationships?
- Fear of retaliation
- Fear of losing custody of children
- Physical or financial dependence
- Lack of a support network
What is a safety plan for someone experiencing IPV?
- Familiarize with safe places
- Create a code word
- Lean on support from friends and family
What does the Danger Assessment tool help determine?
The level of danger an abused woman has of being killed by her intimate partner.
What are the levels of danger defined by the Danger Assessment score?
- Variable Danger (score of 0–7)
- Increased Danger (score of 9–13)
- Severe Danger (score of 14–17)
- Extreme Danger (18 and above)
What are some treatment modalities for IPV victims?
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Safe House or Shelter
- Family Therapy
What are the four R’s of Trauma-Informed Care?
- Realize
- Recognize
- Respond
- Resist
Fill in the blank: The _______ phase of the cycle of battering can last weeks, months, or years.
Tension-Building
True or False: IPV only affects women.
False
What is a common psychological condition among victims of IPV?
Learned helplessness
What is the purpose of screening tools in healthcare for IPV?
To assess IPV reliably, validly, and specifically.
What factors may contribute to a victim’s sense of hopefulness despite abuse?
Cultural/religious reasons, lack of attention to the danger
