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    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 ?

    http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/domviol/ vic.htm http://www.dvrcor.org/domestic/violence/resources/C61/#dom http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_vi olence_abuse_help_treatment_prevention.ht m.

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