Upload
cerise
View
29
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence. Barbie Brashear Amy Smith Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. Statistics. An estimated 1.3 million women are victims 85 % of domestic violence victims are women. Females who are 20-24 years of age are at the greatest risk - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Citation preview
Barbie BrashearAmy SmithHarris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence
• An estimated 1.3 million women are victims • 85% of domestic violence victims are women. • Females who are 20-24 years of age are at the greatest risk• Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to the
police. • 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced severe
physical violence by an intimate partner.• Nearly ½ of all women and men in the U.S. have experienced
psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
• 30% to 60% of perpetrators of intimate partner violence also abuse children in the household.
Statistics
Healthy vs. Unhealthy RelationshipsHealthy Relationships
Value Systems : A sense of belonging
Boundaries: Members speak freely, no fear of retaliation or punishmentFreedom of Expression: Members share lively discussions and love is not withdrawn due to differences
Unhealthy Relationships
Rigid or nonexistent, unaccepting of differing views
Individuals are isolated with little community connection
Pressure to hide feelings to avoid adversity
Organizing and Negotiating Skills: Members discuss differences and little stress exists
Warmth, Joy and Humor: Members share happy experiences and good humor which allow them to feel at ease
Individuals argue repeatedly and structure is based on control
Individuals have little or no shared, happy memories and feel as though no one cares. They do not seek to comfort others and have humor at the expense of others
Definition of IPV-Intimate Partner
Violence
One HitInsults Restrictin
g MoneyChronic
BatteringIntimidatio
n
A pattern of coercive behavior which must include physical aggression or threat, commonly accompanied by other forms of controlling behavior that adults or adolescents use against their intimate partners. (Kemp A., 1998)
Power and Control
Styles of Violence
Tyrannical Offender• Aggression, intimidation, verbal abuse, physical
assault to control and dominate• Intention to frighten, intimidate and punish• Feels justified or understandable due to
frustration and anger• Tendency to minimize his violence by admitting
to having committed verbal abuse, denial and shift of blame
• Describes partner as being submissive and careful around him
Exploder Offender• Experiences violence as being out of control,
sudden, explosive• Typically in response to partner criticism or
challenge• Uses violence to silent partner• Acknowledge use of violence but blames
partner for provoking him
Common Traits in an Abusive Relationship
Quick InvolvementRelationship Enmeshment- “You are all I need and if you love me, I am all you need”IsolationExcessive Rule MakingRigid Gender RolesJealousyAnimal CrueltyNo accountability for feelings and behaviors
History of battering and sexual violenceUsing force during an argumentBreaking or striking objectsCruelty to childrenNegative attitude toward womenDrugs and alcohol abuse (never an excuse)
Advocacy Program
Landlord/HRA Notified
Warning Given
Eviction Hearing
Sheriff Evicts
911 Call
Squads Investigate
Arrest No Arrest
Arrest Report
Non-Arrest Report
Jail
Arraignment Hearing
No Contact Order
Conditions of Release
Pre-Trial/ Hearing
Trial Sentencing Monitoring/Probation
Files OFP
Seeks Shelter
Ex Parte Granted
Sheriff Serves RespondentEx Parte
Denied
Judge Reviews
Civil Court Hearing
Initial Intervention Unit Contacted
Child Protection Screening
CP Investigation
Child Welfare Assessment
Child Maltreatment Assessment
Law Enforcement Notified
Risk Assessment
Service Plan
Safety Plan
CP Case Mgmt
CD Assessment
Psych/Mental Health
Parenting Education
Visitation
Individual/Family Therapy
DV Classes
Emergency Placement
EPC Hearing
Safety Assessment
CHIPS COURT
Court Oversees and Sanctions Plan
Child Placement
OFP Granted
OFP Denied
Reliefs Granted
OFP Filed
Supervised Exchange/Visitation
Files for Divorce
Family Court Hearing
Final Divorce Hearing
Custody Evaluation
Interviews by Evaluator
Custody Awarded
Child Support Established
Custody Hearing
Temporary Custody
Stages of Behavioral Change• Pre-contemplation
• He loves me and the kids. It’s my fault.
• Contemplation• I am scared for myself and my kids.
Where can I go for help?
Prochaska JO, 1997
Zimmerman GL et al, 2000
Stages of Behavioral Change• Preparation
• I need an escape plan
• Action• I am out of here!
Prochaska JO, 1997
Zimmerman GL et al, 2000
Stages of Behavioral Change
• Maintenance
Prochaska JO, 1997
Zimmerman GL et al, 2000
I will survive.
I can support my family and found friends to
help.
• Immediate risk: “If you return home, will you or your children be in immediate physical danger?”
• Child Abuse: “Is your partner hurting or threatening your children?”
• Stage of readiness for change: “What type of assistance would you like?” “Are there any changes you would like to make?” “What steps would help you towards those goals?” “What actions are you ready to take?”
• Suicide: “Have you had suicidal thoughts in response to your situation?”
Social Work Assessment:
SW
•
BARRIERS TO LEAVING:
FEAR$$$$
Religion
•
BARRIERS TO LEAVING:
Blame Shame
Children
The impact of IPV on
Children
Child Maltreatment
Occurs in 33-77% of families in which there is abuse of an adult
Children of battered mothers
6-15 times more likely to be abused
Approximately1 Million Children Maltreated
Approximately 2 Million Women
Abused30-60%
DHHS, 1998 and Tjaden & Theones, 1998, In Harm’s Way: Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment
THE OVERLAP
Young children and their caregivers need to be safe…
Two kinds of difficult decisions.
First, how will she protect herself and her children from the physical dangers posed by her partner?
Second, how will she provide for her children?
Effects on Children:
• Developmental Regression• Fear, Anxiety, Depression• Impairments in learning• Impairments in social/emotional
learning• Risk of coincident or bystander
victimization• PTSD• Risk of Future Victimization,
perpetration
Medical Services
Law Enforceme
nt
Other Social
Services
Criminal Justice
Survivors
DFPS
DV Services
RESOURCES:
• Listen to the victim and believe her. • Tell her she is not alone and that help is
available. • Let her know that without intervention, abuse
often escalates in frequency and severity over time.
• Seek expert assistance. Suggesting that she merely return home places her and her children in real danger.
What can I do?
• Hold the abuser accountable. Don't minimize his abusive behavior. Support him in seeking specialized batterers counseling to help change his behavior.
• Continue to hold him accountable and to support and protect the victim even after he has begun a counseling program.
What can I do?
Barbie BrashearAmy SmithHCDVCC
281.400.3680www.hcdvcc.org