Violence Flashcards
risk fxrs for violence
poverty, discrimination, unemployment, lack of education
anger is an emotional response t or f
true
types of violence
Family violence-victim is biologically or legally
related to the perpetrator through marriage, adoption or legal guardianship
Child maltreatment-abusive or neglectful behaviors towards children
Intimate partner violence (IPV)-threatened or actual physical or sexual violence, emotional abuse, and/or coercive tactics when there has been prior abuse or violence; occurs between marital and non-marital partners
Elder abuse-maltreatment of older adults in the form of
physical or sexual abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or
abandonment
Economic abuse-taking control over another’s access to
resources, thereby diminishing an individual’s ability to
support him/herself
80% female victims disclose IPV when asked t or f
true
3 questions likely to reveal IPV
Have you been hit, kicked, punched, or otherwise hurt by
someone within the past year? If so, by whom?
Do you feel safe in your current relationship?
Is there a partner from a previous relationship who is making you feel unsafe now?
possible indicators of abuse
Injuries not consistent with the story they share
Sexual activity in child under 14
Serious injury
Failure to seek timely care
Multiple visits to the emergency room or clinic
History of fractures
Bruises in multiple stages of healing
child abuse red flags
Sudden mood changes Critical of self Risky behaviors Friend changes School problems Short temper Verbal or physical violence with others Weight gain or loss Withdraw from recreational activities
IPV red flags
Physical injury Internal injuries, burns, bruises, scars, and other wounds in various stages of healing, particularly around the head and neck Chronic pain Fibromyalgia, chronic irritable bowel Hyper tension, smoking Unintended pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy Abortion Anal and vaginal bleeding Depression
documentation/reporting abuse
detailed documentation - use clients words
pictures - cut photos by 1/3
mandated reporting
safety plan
Charged cell phone with pre-programmed emergency numbers Copies of important document Change of clothing, packed and hidden Extra house and car keys Transportation plan Extra money (hidden) Escape plan Escape location and safe places
