Assessment Related To Domestic And Family Violence
Assessment Related To Domestic And Family Violence
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Domestic Violence & Family Dynamics Review Questions and Correct Answers
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Assessment Related To Domestic And Family Violence
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Assessment Related To Domestic And Family Violence
Domestic violence what is intentional controlling behavior consisting of physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological assaults in the context of an intimate relationship?
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men what's the prevalence of domestic violence?
Because these women are frequently misdiagno...
Domestic Violence & Family Dynamics
Review Questions and Correct Answers
Domestic violence ✅what is intentional controlling behavior consisting of physical,
sexual, emotional, economic or psychological assaults in the context of an intimate
relationship?
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men ✅what's the prevalence of domestic violence?
Because these women are frequently misdiagnosed ✅why may women return time
and time again seeking medical services (often with increasingly severe trauma)?
It was considered a private, family problem by the government and a social problem by
the medical establishment ✅why was domestic violence called the "silent epidemic"?
Women are 90-95 percent more likely to be victims of domestic violence than are men.
(Women with fewer resources or greater perceived vulnerability) ✅who's more at risk
of being victims of domestic violence?
Children ✅who does domestic violence have a substantial impact on (other than the
victim)?
Academic and behavioral problems, sleep disturbances and/or difficulty concentrating
✅what are *short-term* effects of of domestic violence on children?
Difficulty trusting others and establishing relationships or ongoing depression ✅what
are *long-term* effects of of domestic violence on children?
Domestic violence perpetrator ✅what are these characteristics of:
- Prevents contact and communication with friends and family
- Controls money and important identification, such as driver's licenses and
Passports
- Causes embarrassment with bad names and put-downs
- Critical about survivors appearance and/or behavior
- Attempts to control what partner wears
- Has unrealistic expectations, like partner being available at all times
- Threatens to take away or hurt the children
- Acts like abuse is not a big deal, or denies it's happening - Plays mind games to place
blame on the survivor
- Destroys property or threatens to kill pets
, - Intimidates with guns, knives or other weapons
- Shoves, slaps, chokes, hits or forces sexual acts
- Threatens to commit suicide
Cycle of violence ✅refers to repeated and dangerous acts of violence as a cyclical
pattern, associated with high emotions and doctrines of retribution or revenge
1. Tension building phase
2. Acute or crisis phase
3. Calm or honeymoon phase ✅what are the three phase of the cycle of violence?
The frequency and severity of the abuse tends to increase over time ✅what happens if
there is no intervention to domestic violence?
Physicians and other health care providers
(they have a professional and ethical obligation to recognize Domestic Violence and
intervene appropriately) ✅other than the criminal justice system, who are more likely to
come into contact with victims domestic violence?
- Delay in seeking care
- Illogical explanation of injury
- Multiple somatic complaints
- Depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders
- Pregnancy
- Substance Abuse
- Recent diagnosis of HIV
- Family history of Domestic Abuse
- Overbearing Partner ✅what are red flag alerts to domestic violence in the history and
physical exam?
1. Insisting that the patient terminate the relationship. Only they can make that decision.
Trying to control their behavior reinforces the negative dynamic that is already taking
place in the relationship.
2. Recommending couples counseling before the perpetrator acknowledges the
problem and wants to change their behavior. Make sure both partners want to preserve
the relationship.
3. Using the word alleged in the medical record. This implies that you do not believe the
patient's story. This may impede their ability to bring their case to court.
4. Asking what the victim did to bring on the violence. ✅what should you avoid
saying/asking the domestic violence victim?
- It is imperative that the practitioner document clearly and completely when they
uncover Domestic Violence.
- should include a complete description of the assault with quotes, if possible, from the
patients own account.
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