Domestic and family violence

Question 1

What is domestic violence ?

Answer 1

= the patterned use of coercive and controlling behaviour to limit direct and shape a partners thoughts, feelings and actions

• with an array of power and control tactics used

Question 2

What does DV look like?

Answer 2

• physical abuse
• psychological/emotional abuse
• sexual abuse
• social isolation
• stalking/harassment
• spiritual abuse

Question 3

Risk factors associated with high risk of serous harm?

Answer 3

• recent seperation
• threats to kill
• threats by partner to commit suicide
• use of objects/ weapons
• escalation of abuse
• pregnancy

Question 4

Potential indications of DV?

Answer 4

• explanation inconsistent with injury
  
  • unexplained or multiple injuries
  • minimises injuries and or pain
  • unwanted pregnancy.