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Interpersonal Violence (IPV)
Encompasses a range of abusive behaviors within close relationships, including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse.
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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Defined as spousal violence and violence committed by current or former dating partners, including physical, sexual, psychological violence, or financial abuse.
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Sexual Assault
Recognized as a crime under the Canadian Criminal Code, including various levels of sexual activity without consent, leading to physical or emotional harm.
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Child Abuse and Neglect
Involves physical, sexual, neglect, and emotional abuse, often overlapping with IPV; legal obligation exists for reporting suspected abuse.
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Elder Abuse and Neglect
Includes physical and psychological abuse or neglect of older adults, often perpetrated by individuals in positions of power or trust.
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Trauma-Informed Care
An approach that involves recognizing and responding to the effects of trauma while promoting a sense of safety for the patient.
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High Index of Suspicion
A crucial mindset for healthcare providers to assume that many patients may have a history of abuse.
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Documentation
Should be objective, precise, and include verbatim statements to accurately capture the patient's experience and the context of abuse.
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Danger Assessment (DA)
A tool used to assess the risk of homicide by mapping abuse and calculating an overall score.
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Spousal Homicide
The rate of spousal homicide for women in Canada is three to four times higher than that of men.
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