Dynamics of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, also know as intimate partner violence, includes physical, psychological, and financial harm caused in an intimate partnership (Wallace & Roberson, 2015). The Clifford Burns case is a tragic example of domestic violence and demonstrates Lenore Walker’s cycle theory of violence. The theory attempts to explain the pattern of abuse involved in domestic violence (Wallace & Roberson, 2015). According to Wallace and Roberson (2014), there are three distinct cycles in an abusive partnership; tension, explosion, and the “loving respite phase”(p. 140). During the tension phase, the victim tries to avoid abuse and may even justify it (Wallace & Roberson, 2015). The explosion phase results in aggressive …show more content…
In the case of Clifford Burns, the children not only suffered the tragic loss of their mother, but lost the financial security she provided. The children most likely incurred medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and possible property damage. In New York State, the Office of Victim Services (OVS) offers crime victim compensation, victim assistance programs, victim advocates, domestic violence shelters, and counseling programs (New York State Office of Victim Services, n.d.). To qualify for compensation from the OVS the crime must be reported, innocence of the victim must be established, and other compensation should be used first (OVS, n.d.). OVS (n.d.) also notes that eligibility includes physically injured victims, dependants, and children who witness a crime.
The Burns children would also be eligible for restitution. OVS (n.d.) describe restitution as compensation to a victim for injuries and or loss resulting from a crime. Restitution is determined during sentencing; and ordered by the Court of Law to be paid by the perpetrator (OVS, n.d.).
While programs exist to assist crime victims, many victims are afraid to seek help. Victims of domestic violence and abuse experience significant psychological distress and may suffer from anxiety or depression (Giulia et al., 2014). Giulia et al. (2014) recommend health care professionals screen patients presenting with psychological distress for abuse. Additionally, all victim support staff should be skilled in psychosocial support (Giulia, 2014).
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Domestic violence, also know as intimate partner violence, includes physical, psychological, and financial harm caused in an intimate partnership (Wallace & Roberson, 2015). The Clifford Burns case is a tragic example of domestic violence and demonstrates Lenore Walker’s cycle theory of violence. The theory attempts to explain the pattern of abuse involved in domestic violence (Wallace & Roberson, 2015). According to Wallace and Roberson (2014), there are three distinct cycles in an abusive partnership; tension, explosion, and the “loving respite phase”(p. 140). During the tension phase, the victim tries to avoid abuse and may even justify it (Wallace & Roberson, 2015). The explosion phase results in aggressive …show more content…
In the case of Clifford Burns, the children not only suffered the tragic loss of their mother, but lost the financial security she provided. The children most likely incurred medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and possible property damage. In New York State, the Office of Victim Services (OVS) offers crime victim compensation, victim assistance programs, victim advocates, domestic violence shelters, and counseling programs (New York State Office of Victim Services, n.d.). To qualify for compensation from the OVS the crime must be reported, innocence of the victim must be established, and other compensation should be used first (OVS, n.d.). OVS (n.d.) also notes that eligibility includes physically injured victims, dependants, and children who witness a crime.
The Burns children would also be eligible for restitution. OVS (n.d.) describe restitution as compensation to a victim for injuries and or loss resulting from a crime. Restitution is determined during sentencing; and ordered by the Court of Law to be paid by the perpetrator (OVS, n.d.).
While programs exist to assist crime victims, many victims are afraid to seek help. Victims of domestic violence and abuse experience significant psychological distress and may suffer from anxiety or depression (Giulia et al., 2014). Giulia et al. (2014) recommend health care professionals screen patients presenting with psychological distress for abuse. Additionally, all victim support staff should be skilled in psychosocial support (Giulia, 2014).
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