Domestic Abuse

Adriana Rodriguez , Christina Rodriguez, Claudia Sanchez, Eva Lopez

What is Domestic Abuse (DA)

According to Domestic violence organization Domestic abuse/ violence is defined as behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other. Partners may be married or not married; heterosexual, gay, or lesbian; living together, separated or dating.

What accounts for abuse

name-calling or putdowns keeping a partner from contacting their family or friends withholding money stopping a partner from getting or keeping a job actual or threatened physical harm sexual assault Stalking intimidation

Purpose of Domestic Abuse

Statistics in the U.S

Between 600,000 and 6 million women experience domestic abuse yearly Between 100,000 and 6 million men per year experience domestic abuse yearly 1 woman is beaten by her husband every 15 seconds

 Low self-esteem Low income

Who is at risk for DA as an Individual

Unemployment

Having few friends and being isolated from other people

Low academic achievement Young age Aggressive or delinquent behavior as a youth Heavy alcohol and drug use Depression Anger and hostility Antisocial personality traits

Emotional dependence and insecurity Belief in strict gender roles (e.g., male dominance and aggression in relationships) Desire for power and control in relationships

Perpetrating psychological aggression

Being a victim of physical or psychological abuse (consistently one of the strongest predictors of perpetration)

History of experiencing poor parenting as a child

Borderline personality traits History of experiencing physical discipline as a child Prior history of being physically abusive

Risk Factors of DA in relationships

Marital conflict-fights, tension, and other struggles Marital instability-divorces or separations Dominance and control of the relationship by one partner over the other

Economic stress
Unhealthy family relationships and interactions

Indicators
have low self esteem believe all the myths about battering relationships be a traditionalist, believing in family unity and feminine sex-role stereotype accepts responsibility for the batterer's actions suffers from guilt, yet denies the terror and anger she feels

have severe stress reactions with psycho physiological complaints

use sex as a way to establish intimacy believe that no one will be able to help her resolve her predicament

Characteristics of an Abuser
Excuse Making Blaming Ownership Self glorification

Redefining
Success Fantasies Lying Playing Victim Closed channel

Isolation
Jealousy Emotional Abuse Start of Charming

The Cycle of Violence in DA

Legal Interventions
Make the decision to leave!! And come up with an escape plan Hotlines for help and/or advice Domestic Violence Shelter Restraining Orders Call 911 for immediate assistance

Medical Interventions

Nursing Interventions

Referrals/Follow up Care
Refer victims/abuser to the appropriate Self-esteem Therapy domestic violence programs: Refer victims to the National Counseling Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE, TTY (800) 787-3224 Shelters or Safe Houses Follow up Care: Mental Health Centers Does the survivor acknowledge the violence? Domestic Violence Support Groups Family Therapy Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy Assertiveness Therapy Is the survivor willing to accept Intervention? Is the survivor removed from the abusive situation ?

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