Test 2 Flashcards
What is Intimate Partner Violence?
Any psychological/emotional, physical, or sexual violence perpetrated by one partner toward a current or former dating partner
Facts about IPV
Males more likely to inflict injury
Majority of IPV is mutual aggression
Difficulty in treating perpetrators
IPV Risk Factors
History of aggression Violent tolerant attitudes Earlier initiation of sexual activity or many partners Substance use Mental health issues Childhood abuse Poor family relationships Knowing perpetrators or victims Antisocial peers
IPV Protective Factors
Empathy
School attachment
Conventional attitudes about IPV
Positive relationships with parents (especially mother)
Conflict resolution skills and communication skills
What is sexual consent?
Freely given permission expressed through affirmative, voluntary words or actions that can be withdrawn at any time.
Cannot be given by someone incapacitated
Cannot be assumed by silence
How many women in college have been sexually assaulted?
1/5 women
How many men in college have been sexually assaulted?
1/16 men
How many sexual assaults involve alcohol/substance use?
1/2
How many high schoolers have been forced to have sex?
7.3%
How many high school females have been forced to have sex?
11.3%
How many high school males have been forced to have sex?
3.5%
How many high schoolers have experienced sexual violence within the past year?
9.7%
How many high school females have experienced sexual violence within the past year?
15.2%
How many high school males have experienced sexual violence within the past year?
4.3%
Primary Bystander Sexual Assualt Opportunities
Before the Assault
Low Risk: Rape Culture
High Risk: Sexually dangerous situations
Secondary Bystander Sexual Assualt Opportunities
During the Assault
Tertiary Bystander Sexual Assualt Opportunities
After the Assault
5 Steps to Bystander Intervention
- Notice the Event
- Interpret the event as intervention appropriate
- Take responsibility
- Decide how to help
- Act to intervene
What distinguishes between NSSI and suicide?
Intent to die
In 2016, how many 12-24 y/o died from suicide?
6,159
How does gender impact suicide?
Males more likely to commit suicide
Females more likely to attempt suicide
How many 9th - 12th graders seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months?
17.2%