Duluth Model Of Domestic Violence

The term crisis can be define in many different ways. According to Kanel (2015), a crisis consists of four parts which are a precipitating event, perception of the event, emotional distress, and failure of an individual’s usual coping methods. The Father of Modern Crisis Intervention, Gerald Caplan, defined a crisis as “an obstacle that is, for a time, insurmountable by the use of customary methods of problem solving” (Kanel, 2015, p.2). Domestic violence or intimate partner violence (IPV) is an act of abusive behavior in a relationship that is done by one partner to gain or maintain control and power over another intimate partner (Morgan & Truman, 2014). Domestic violence come in different forms such as: emotional, economic, physical, or …show more content…
Since there are many reasons as to why domestic violence is present, the type of interventions available can be endless. The main intervention used for domestic violence is counseling, with the use of the Duluth Model (Domestic Abuse Intervention Project) to reduce domestic violence against women (Haugen, 2005). The Duluth Model has been used to help communities eliminate domestic violence. The Duluth Model is divided into eight sections which helps individuals understand patterns of abusive behavior. The goal of the wheel is to convince men to use nonviolent approaches as opposed to the violent acts that have been used and allows them to see the patterns of domestic violence as opposed to isolated acts (Haugen, 2005). Another intervention that is used is couple’s counseling. The couples counseling program is a family based “treatment” that addresses violence against women as the primary problem of relationships. The program continues until the couple and therapist agree that all goals have been met for that …show more content…
However, there are some cultures that may face problems outside of the violence. For most battered Asian women, immigration and status can be a serious cause for concern (Mahapatra, 2012). Domestic violence against Asian American women arose from legacy of patriarchy and sexism. Patriarchy in Asian culture is greatly influenced by religious beliefs (Mahapatra, 2012). Asian women believe that violence in a relationship is acceptable and male power expressed abusively is a part of the cultural milieu. Asian American women feel worthless and if they speak about the abuse it will cause shame to their family and community. Social support groups are important for immigrant women that have been abused, they are depended on for support during a crisis (Mahapatra,