Hbd2: Child Abuse/intimate Partner Abuse, Denny

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biggest reason we need to start addressing the problem

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thousands are dying

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escalating pattern of psychological and
physical violence and coercive tactics whereby one partner in an intimate relationship controls
another through force, intimidation, threats of violence, physical abuse or coercion

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domestic violence (intimate partner violence)

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phases of domestic violence

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Phase I: tension building phase
Phase II: violence episode phase
Phase III: honeymoon phase

open window phase

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phase of domestic violence during which the abuser is his/her "true" self

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violence episode phase

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occurs just after the acute battering episode and just before the honeymoon phase

victims exhibit the most help-seeking and reality behavior

crucial opportunity for successful intervention in the lives of battered women and positive steps toward breaking the cycle of violence

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open window phase

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% of domestic violence victims that are male

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15%

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#1 killer of pregnant women in our nation

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Homicide (domestic violence)

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who should be screened for domestic violence

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any female over 14, regardless of presentation

any male over 14 w/ indicators

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acronym for domestic violence intervention

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RADAR

R: routinely screen female patients
A: ask direct questions
D: document your findings
A: assess patient safety
R: review options and referrals

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goal of the encounter w/ patient who suffers from domestic violence

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empower patients w/ knowledge and resources so that they can make their own decisions and take the steps to break free from the violence in their lives