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VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY SOCI 2160 Day 19
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VIOLENCE Force used intentionally
For purpose of hurting or injuring another person
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ABUSE Physical Verbal Symbolic aggression
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PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS that contribute to violence
Jealousy Substance abuse Violence Learned attitudes Handling anger
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RAPE Forcible Vaginal penetration By force or threat Without consent
Statutory Marital
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Victim-Offender Relationship
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REACTIONS What are some possible reactions women may have to date - rape situations?
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DEGREE OF SELF-BLAME BY WOMEN
ALL TO BLAME MOSTLY 6.0% 23.0% SOME 48.0% MODERATE 23.0%
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PREVENTION AND RECOVERY
What can women do to prevent rape? What can women do to recover from a rape?
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RISKS FOR COHABITANTS Highest rate of physical violence
Greater severity Precipitated by disagreements over jealousy or sex
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MALE ABUSE Although less common, some males are the victims of spouse abuse.
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What might be special issues for abused husbands or boyfriends?
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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO FAMILY VIOLENCE
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CULTURAL FACTORS Media violence Acceptance of corporal punishment
Gender inequality Proprietary attitudes toward women and children
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COMMUNITY FACTORS Social isolation
Lack of support services such as childcare, health care, transportation Poverty Ethnocentrism
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INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY Family history Substance abuse Psychopathology*
History of family violence and abuse Single parent homes
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PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Dependency Jealousy Need to control
Unhappiness & dissatisfaction Anger & aggressiveness
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PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Quick involvement Blaming others for problems
Jekyll / Hyde (manic-depressive Isolation
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WHY STAY? Love, hope, commitment Emotional dependency Low self-esteem
Fear Economic dependency Guilt View of violence as legitimate
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CHILD ABUSE Nonaccidental physical and or metal injury, sexual abuse or exploitation or physical neglect of a child
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CHILD ABUSE Risk factors Maternal age
Social isolation and lack of support systems Unexpected pregnancy Economic problems Other abusive relationships Disappointment with child
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DISAPPOINTMENT “I wanted someone to love me……..”
“He cries all the time.” “I wanted … … a boy, a girl, brown hair, blue eyes, etc..” “She is so much work.” “I can’t ever go any where… ”
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CHILD NEGLECT Failure to provide for a child's basic needs
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TYPES OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
46.4% OTHER PHYSICAL 12.4% 22.7% EMOTIONAL SEXUAL 5.2% 13.4%
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PROBLEM HOW IS CORPORAL PUNISHMENT RELATED TO ABUSE?
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REACTIONS WHAT ARE SOME REACTIONS THAT A CHILD MAY HAVE TO AN ABUSIVE FAMILY SITUATION?
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SYMPTOMS Absenteeism Cringing behavior Excessive “accidents”
Bruises, scars, burns, etc., in patterns Aggressive play Low self-concept Fearfulness
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GOING TO A SHELTER What should you bring with you? How long can you plan to stay? How can you plan where to go next?
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SHELTERS PROVIDE: Safe housing Food Clothing Counseling
Legal assistance Employment referrals Court advocacy
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PREVENTION Anger management Changing the cycle of family violence
Respite care Economic supports
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ANGER MANAGEMENT Brainstorm ways adults can effectively manage their anger so that they don’t take it out on family members…….
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PARENTING SKILLS What would you put in a parenting course
For people at risk? For people who had previously abused their children?
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ELDER ABUSE Social attitudes toward aging “Granny dumping”
Economic issues Respite care and support systems
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ELDER ABUSE Neglect = most common form Health care issues Taking economic advantage Isolation
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SOLUTIONS What can be done to stop the cycle of abuse?
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Suppose that you or a friend recently experienced an incident of physical or sexual abuse in a dating (or marital) relationship. Using a local telephone directory, locate three persons or agencies that could help in this situation. Write the names and numbers of the persons or agencies and describe briefly what kind of services or assistance would be provided.
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