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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 |
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 |
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
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