1. Intimate Partner Violence
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Understanding
Intimate Partner Violence
Barbie Brashear
Amy Smith
Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
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3. Statistics An estimated 1.3 million women are victims
85% of domestic violence victims are women.
Females who are 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.

4. Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
Value Systems : A sense of belonging
Boundaries: Members speak freely, no fear of retaliation or punishment
Freedom of Expression: Members share lively discussions and love is not withdrawn due to differences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

5. 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

6. Intimate Partner Violence
Definition of IPV-
Intimate Partner Violence

7. 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)
Chronic Battering
One Hit
Intimidation
Restricting Money
Insults

8. Power and Control

10. 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

11. 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

12. Common Traits in an Abusive Relationship
Quick Involvement
Relationship Enmeshment- “You are all I need and if you love me, I am all you need”
Isolation
Excessive Rule Making
Rigid Gender Roles
Jealousy
Animal Cruelty
No accountability for feelings and behaviors

13. History of battering and sexual violence
Using force during an argument
Breaking or striking objects
Cruelty to children
Negative attitude toward women
Drugs and alcohol abuse (never an excuse)

14. Example: (similar to DVERT) LE officer LE agency Victim assistance
CD Assessment
Psych/Mental Health
Parenting Education
Visitation
Individual/Family Therapy
DV Classes
Court Oversees and Sanctions Plan
Conditions of Release
CHIPS COURT
Risk Assessment
Service Plan
Safety Plan
CP Case Mgmt
Child Placement
No Contact Order
Emergency Placement
EPC Hearing
Safety Assessment
Arraignment Hearing
Pre-Trial/ Hearing
Trial
Sentencing
Monitoring/Probation
Initial Intervention Unit Contacted
Child Protection Screening
Jail
CP Investigation
Arrest Report
Non-Arrest Report
Child Welfare Assessment
Child Maltreatment Assessment
Arrest
No Arrest
Law Enforcement Notified
Judge Reviews
Squads Investigate
911 Call
Advocacy Program
Files OFP
Sheriff Serves Respondent
Civil Court Hearing
Ex Parte Denied
Ex Parte Granted
Files for Divorce
Overlay circles: everything else that’s going on in her life: job in danger because she’s had to take too much time off; kids acting up in school; medical problems; Girl Scout cookie sale; car breaks down; soccer camp registration due Meanwhile it’s taking 8 months to process case
Making 911 call – or somebody else doing it (note 3rd party calls in Whatcom County) can bring a roomful of people into your life – all with good intentions, all working under rules/processes that many/may not prioritize safety
Example: (similar to DVERT)
LE officer
LE agency Victim assistance
Shelter/Community Advocate
CPS
Humane Society
Prosecutor’s V/W
Probation
Batterer’s Treatment
We interact/interchange with this one case at one point – that’s all we see (see p audit manual)
Per Sue Parrott, also use to discuss:
Risks generated by intervention
Why we need a CCR
Not being so dependent on the victim; goal is stop the violence; focus is safety
Seeks Shelter
Landlord/HRA Notified
Family Court Hearing
Warning Given
Sheriff Evicts
OFP Granted
OFP Denied
Interviews by Evaluator
Temporary Custody
Eviction Hearing
OFP Filed
Custody Hearing
Custody Awarded
Custody Evaluation
Supervised Exchange/Visitation
Final Divorce Hearing
Child Support Established
Reliefs Granted

15. 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
Dr. Prochaska developed the “Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change” in the context of smoking cessation. This model has since been applied by him and others to substance abuse, HIV prevention, and violence intervention.
This model takes into account stages of attitude that precede behavioral change. By understanding these different stages, clinicians can appreciate how to help patients who are either unwilling or unable to leave violent relationships. In so doing, the clinician is able to help the patient in such a way that the clinician is not frustrated or angry about the patient’s “non-compliance” in leaving an abusive relationship; and the patient does not feel like a “failure” for being unable to comply.
References:
Prochaska JO. Velicer WF. The transtheoretical model of health behavior change. AmerJ Hlth Prom. 12(1):38-48, 1997
Zimmerman GL, Olsen CG, Bosworth MF. A “stages of change” approach to helping patients change behavior. Am Fam Phys. 61(5):

16. Stages of Behavioral Change
Preparation
I need an escape plan
Action
I am out of here!
Prochaska JO, 1997
Zimmerman GL et al, 2000
Dr. Prochaska developed the “Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change” in the context of smoking cessation. This model has since been applied by him and others to substance abuse, HIV prevention, and violence intervention.
This model takes into account stages of attitude that precede behavioral change. By understanding these different stages, clinicians can appreciate how to help patients who are either unwilling or unable to leave violent relationships. In so doing, the clinician is able to help the patient in such a way that the clinician is not frustrated or angry about the patient’s “non-compliance” in leaving an abusive relationship; and the patient does not feel like a “failure” for being unable to comply.
References:
Prochaska JO. Velicer WF. The transtheoretical model of health behavior change. AmerJ Hlth Prom. 12(1):38-48, 1997
Zimmerman GL, Olsen CG, Bosworth MF. A “stages of change” approach to helping patients change behavior. Am Fam Phys. 61(5):

17. 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.
Dr. Prochaska developed the “Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change” in the context of smoking cessation. This model has since been applied by him and others to substance abuse, HIV prevention, and violence intervention.
This model takes into account stages of attitude that precede behavioral change. By understanding these different stages, clinicians can appreciate how to help patients who are either unwilling or unable to leave violent relationships. In so doing, the clinician is able to help the patient in such a way that the clinician is not frustrated or angry about the patient’s “non-compliance” in leaving an abusive relationship; and the patient does not feel like a “failure” for being unable to comply.
References:
Prochaska JO. Velicer WF. The transtheoretical model of health behavior change. AmerJ Hlth Prom. 12(1):38-48, 1997
Zimmerman GL, Olsen CG, Bosworth MF. A “stages of change” approach to helping patients change behavior. Am Fam Phys. 61(5):

18. Social Work Assessment:
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?” SW

19. BARRIERS TO LEAVING:
FEAR
$$$$
Religion

20. BARRIERS TO LEAVING:
Blame
Shame
Children

21. The impact of IPV on Children

22. 30-60% THE OVERLAP 6-15 times more likely to be abused
Approximately
2 Million
Women
Abused
Approximately
1 Million
Children
Maltreated
30-60%
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
US Department of Justice, Violence by Intimates: Analysis of Data on Crimes by Current or Former Spouses, Boyfriends, and Girlfriends, March 1998
Strauss,MurrayA,Gelles,Richard J., and Smith, Christine Physical Violence in American Families;Riskk Factors and Adaptations to Violence in 8,145 Famileis. New Brunswick:Transaction Publications
Rennison 2003 National Crime Victims Survey
DHHS, 1998 and Tjaden & Theones, 1998, In Harm’s Way: Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment

23. 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?

24. 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

25. RESOURCES: Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Medical Services
Survivors
DV Services
Other Social Services
DFPS

26. What can I do? 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.

27. 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.

29. Barbie Brashear Amy Smith HCDVCC 281.400.3680 www.hcdvcc.org
4/6/2017 2:19 PM
Barbie Brashear
Amy Smith
HCDVCC
© 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.