Family Violence

Question 1

list the characteristics that increase the risk of child abuse

Answer 1

• gender:
  
  • for minor acts of abuse: equal risk
  • for major acts of abuse: males at higher risk
• age
  
  • for children under 12: males at higher risk
  • for children over 12: females at higher risk
• birth complications:
  
  • low birth weight
  • premature birth
• disabilities
  
  • emotional disturbance
  • learning disabilities
  • physical health problems
  • language problems
• alcohol and drug abuse of perpetrator

Question 2

describe the rates of the different types of child abuse

Answer 2

Question 3

describe the percentage breakdown of child abuse victims’ age

Answer 3

Question 4

list the subtypes of psychological maltreatment

Answer 4

• rejecting: verbal or symbolic acts that express feelings of rejection toward the child
• degrading: verbal abuse intended to degrade
• terrorizing: actions or threats that cause extreme fear or anxiety in a child
• isolating: preventing a child from engaging in normal social activities
• corrupting: encouraging antisocial behavior
• exploiting: using child for parents’ needs
• close confinement: restricting child’s movements

Question 5

name the 3 screening questions

Answer 5

1. have you been hit, kicked, punched or otherwise hurt by someone within the past year?
2. do you feel safe in your current relationship?
3. is there a partner from a previous relationship who is making you feel unsafe now?

Question 6

describe the RADAR acronym for domestic violence screening

Answer 6

• R: routinely screen
• A: ask questions
• D: document findings
• A: assess safety

R: review and referw

Question 7

describe intrapersonal vs. interpersonal vs. organizational and resource barriers within the healthcare setting

Answer 7