Non-Physical Violence 8.12.2014
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Transcript of Non-Physical Violence 8.12.2014
Brandon Coberly
Jacquie Pinkerton
Sarah Jordan Welch
What is non-physical abuse
Who is impacted by non-physical abuse
Indicators of non-physical abuse
Risk factors for non-physical abuse
Crisis intervention strategies
Psychological or emotional abuse involves trauma to the survivor caused by acts, threats of acts, or coercive tactics (CDC)
•Controlling what the survivor can and cannot do •Withholding information from the survivor •Isolating the survivor from friends or family •Using money that is the survivor’s •Humiliating the survivor •Prohibiting access to transportation or telephone •Smashing objects or destroying property •Denying the survivor access to money or other basic resources
Examples
Positive correlation to physical abuse
Statistically significant predictor of future violence
Negative health outcomes for the individual and/or family
Depression
Chronic anxiety
Hypervigilance
Somatic symptoms
Decreased productivity
Can occur between Intimate partners
Co-workers
Parent-child
Perpetrated by men and women
Violence is violence
Blames others for their Feelings and problems
Observed or reported verbal abuse
Rigid sex/gender roles
History of abuse
Jealousy observed or stated
Controlling of financial matters
Social isolation from friends and family
Low self-esteem, emotional dependence
Low income
Aggressive or delinquent behavior as a youth
Alcohol and substance abuse
Depression
Propensity for anger and hostility
Antisocial personality traits
Borderline personality traits
Unemployment
Desire for power and control in relationships
Relationship Factors
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
Community Factors
Poverty and associated factors
Low social capital lack of institutions, relationships, and norms that shape a
community's social interactions
Weak community sanctions against IPV
Societal Factors
Traditional gender norms
Psychological consequences Emotional disorders Behavioral disorders
Social consequences Social isolation Strained relationships
Health conditions
Negative health behaviors Engaging in high-risk sexual behavior Using harmful substances Unhealthy diet-related behaviors
Children Increased risk of becoming perpetrators of violence Behavioral problems Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Societal cost Medical and mental healthcare (treatment, ER visits,
medications) Approx. $4.1 billion
Loss of productivity (unemployment, time not working due to health problems) Approx. $1.8 billion
Criminal Justice system Exact amount unknown
CDC, 2003
Self-determination
Safety Planning
Support and provide information to facilitate accessibility of resources
Be considerate of gender power dynamics
Meet the client where they are
Strengths based perspective
Early identification
Parent Training
“Promote respectful, nonviolent relationships.”
-CDC
Empowerment
Skill Building
Psychotherapy
Social Supports
What would you do?
Youth Older Adults Adult
CDC www.cdc.gov/injury 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
http://www.aplaceofhelp.com/
http://www.safeplaceolympia.org/
http://crisisclinic.org/
http://ywca.org/
http://enddomesticabuse.org/
http://wscadv2.org/aboutdv.cfm
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/