Partner Violence Flashcards
1
Q
How many women experience domestic violence in her lifetime?
A
25%
1 in 4 women
2
Q
3 things needed for intimate partner violence
A
Pattern
Intent
Negative impact
3
Q
How many children are living in homes where domestic violence occurs
A
15.5 mil
4
Q
% of homicides due to Intimate partner violence (IPV)
A
33% women
4% men
5
Q
Risk factors for IPV
A
Pregnancy
Young age
Single/divorced
- NOT risk factors
- SES
- Race
- Lvl of education
- Employment
- Insurance status
6
Q
Common trauma responses
A
- hyperarousal
- Intrusion
- reexperiencing events - Constriction or avoidance
7
Q
Colorado law on physical abuse
A
All acute injuries thought to be due to injury due to an intimate partner MUST be reported to the police in the jurisdiction of your office
