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19 Cards in this Set
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what is considered domestic violence?
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pattern of intentional coercive behaviors
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what are examples of domestic violence?
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-repeated battering
-psychological abuse -sexual assault -progessive social isolation -deprivations -intimidation |
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what are social misconceptions about domestic violence?
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-rare
-doesn't occur in "normal" relationships -this is a private matter -survivors or victims are responsible for the abuse |
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what are some statistics about domestic violence
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Women are hit an average of 35 times before they notify police. In addition, women will leave and return to their abuser 5-6 times before leaving for good (Sleutel, 1998; Stancliff, 1997; Russell, 1995)
Men are also survivors and victims but less reported Women are more often seen in tx |
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what are 8 barriers of domestic violence?
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Fear
Family/father Finances Faith (religious/culture) Forgiveness Feelings for the abuser (love) Fatigue (worn out from years of abuse) Fantasy (believe things will get better) |
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what are the cycles of violence?
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tension phase
explosion phase honeymoon phase |
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what are the effects of domestic violence on children?
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hidden victims handout
pattern of role modeling that can be generational damaged problem solving skills demonstrated |
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why do survivors not report the abuse to health care professionals?
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Fear of retribution
Shame and humiliation Protecting the batterer in a dysfunctional home Does not believe anyone can help |
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why are ots not always effective in dealing with domestic violence?
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-lack of education
-bias or prejudiced attitudes and misconceptions -fear -confusion about role -difficulty intervening with cultural rules |
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what should all practitioners be aware of?
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local crisis numbers or hotlines if domestic violence is suspected
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initial assessment and intervention
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-safety is the primary goal
-interview wihtout partner or spouse -determine immediate need -know your legal responsibilities to report and help -community resources |
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what should you say when you see indicators of abuse?
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-how to frame questions
-open ended questions -indirect and direct questions -inappropriate questions |
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what should you do when a survivor confides in you while in tx?
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-believe
-acknowledge -support -respect -document -plan for safety |
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what should you document?
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-take a history to determine if a pattern of behavior exists
-get as complete a description of events as possible -record evidence or observations such as torn clothing, cuts, scrapes, ect. -informed consent for pics -alleged abuse (must have proof or use word alleged) suspected abuse (if client denies abuse but ovious physical signs are present, use the word "suspected" and specify rationale |
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what is alleged abuse
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if client states he/she has been abused, you must have proof or use the word "alleged"
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what is suspected abuse?
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if client denies abuse but obvious physical signs are present, used the word "suspected" and specify rationale
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community based treatment
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groups are often the best source of support for women in shelters
-advocacy and empowerment |
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what is the best source of community support for women in shelters?
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groups
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what are common types of groups?
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-self image exploration and self esteem building
-assertiveness/communication skills -self expression esp. grief and loss -social skills -stress/anger management -vocational skills -humor and coping skills -effective parenting skills |
