Unit 5: Aggression, Violence, Abuse and Family Assessment Flashcards
An uncontrollable, violent state of anger and is quite uncommon. The person cannot think logically or clearly
Rage
an emotion that results in verbal or physical attack
aggression
Includes the intent to harm. Can be directed at self, others or objects. Almost always an objectionable act
violence
The infliction of physical pain or bodily harm
physical abuse
any form of sexual contact or exposure without the person giving or being able to give consent
sexual abuse
the infliction of mental anguish
Psychological/emotional abuse
failure to provide basic needs for a dependent
deprivation/neglect
witholding of financial support or the illegal or improper exploitation or funds or other resources for ones personal gain
Economic abuse
Phase I of the cycle of violence
tension-building stage, relatively minor incidents, victim ignores or accepts abuse, abuser rationalizes behaviour.
Phase II of the cycle of violence
acute battering stage, abuser releases built up tension through brutal beatings, victim is driven away and abuser feels abandoned, abuser promises anything to get the victim back
Phase III of the cycle of violence
Honeymoon stage, kind and loving behaviours, abuser initially feels remorseful, presents and promising, victim believes promising
ecological model
believes it is a complex combination of factors, acting on different levels that influence risk and resiliency for violence and the potential for recurrence of abuse
what are the 3 required participants for abuse to occur?
the perpetrator, the victim and a crisis situation
all individuals experiencing abuse should be counselled about developing a?
safety plan (plan for escape if in danger from the abuser)
Abuser’s role in tension building phase?
edgy, has minor explosions, may become verbally abusive, minor hitting, slapping and other incidents begin.
Victim’s role in the tension building phase?
feels tense and afraid, like “walking on eggshells”. Feels helpless, becomes compliant and accepts blame.
victims role in serious battering phase?
the tension becomes unbearable, the victim may provoke an incident just to get it over with. The victim may try to cover up the injury or may look for help.
What is the abusers role in the honeymoon phase?
loving behaviour, such as bringing gifts and flowers and doing special things for the victim. Contrite, sorry and makes promises to change