Midterm Flashcards
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what is violence
Actual, attempted, or threatened infliction of bodily harm of another person that is deliberate and nonconsenting.
physical harm
Assault, use of deadly force (serious physical harm, assault with a
weapon), sexual assault
serious psychological harm and examples
Fear of physical injury, or psychological consequences that substantially interfere with a person’s health or well-being.
Threats, intimidation, forced confinement
criteria for violence
impact someone other than perpetrator
intentional, reckless, negligent
non-consensual and illegal
acute vs chronic physical injuries
acute - sudden, minor = cuts, severe = internal bleeding
chronic - long term over time, minor = headaches, severe = loss of function
acute vs chronic trauma
acute - nervousness, hyper vigilance, nightmares
chronic - major mental illness
impacts to daily life
relationships
productivity
overall enjoyment
categories of violence
self directed violence - suicidal behaviour, self harm
collective violence - political, social, economic
interpersonal violence - community, family
intimate partner violence definition and examples
Violence perpetrated against a victim by a current or former intimate partner
physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, psychological violence
4 main behaviours in IPV
intimidation - non-explicit threat intended to induce fear
threats - explicit threats of physical harm
physical harm - conduct that will or is likely to cause bodily harm
sexual harm - conduct that will or likely cause sexual harm
gaslighting
intentionally causing someone to doubt themselves and their sanity
manipulation
to maintain control - partner accepts abusers reality
forms of IPV
financial abuse
spiritual abuse
reproductive control
coercive control
technology-violence
digital IPV
manifests in harassment, stalking
tracking, accessing, monitoring, hidden cameras, image based abuse, doxxing
severe IPV and examples
Conduct that will (or is likely to) cause grievous or life-threatening injury
weapons, vulnerable, strangling, medical attention, obvious danger like arson
chronic IPV and examples
Violence that happens a lot and/or over a long period of time
months or years
cycle of violence over long period
impact of IPV on reproductive and sexual health
pregnancy, pregnancy associated death, preterm birth, low birth weight
sti
peripartum depression
impacts of physical harm
contusions, lacerations, fractures
chronic pain, GI issues, brain injuries, cvd
impacts of psychological harm
major mental disorders, suicidal behaviour, eating disorders, substance abuse, concentration issues, functioning issues, blame and guild, somatization
impact of IPV on children
attachment
social, emotional, psychological development
feeling threatened
heightened risk of mental disorders
increased risk of becoming a victim and perpetrator
who has a higher risk of IPV?
women aged 18-24, ethnic minorities, mental and physical disabilities, low SES
increases in IPV since 2014
adult IPV, IPV against seniors, intimate partner sexual assault, physical assault, harassment
most common forms of IPV
physical assault, sexual assault, uttering threats, criminal harassment
why are rates of IPV increasing in canada
more education, better reporting, better law enforcement education
what stops victims from reporting IPV
informal help, “caring period”, financial dependence, fear, isolation, lack of knowledge, help is ignored