Abuse and Violence: Intimate partner & sexual Abuse

What is IPV?

abuse that occurs within an intimate relationships

Who has an increased risk of experiencing abuse?

Pregnant women

The cycle of Violence:

Tension- building phase

Acute battery phase

Honeymoon phase

What is the Tension building phase?

the abuser displayis controlling behaviors

they seek to gain control, outburst occur

both try to reduce tension

victim is often tense and accepts the blame

What is Acute battery Phase?

tension is unbearable

sometimes victim provokes the abuser to get it over

serious harm occurs

victim may cover up injuries

the shortest and most violent

What is the honeymoon phase?

abuser feels guilt

tries to undo wrongdoings

the victim wants to believe they will change

Why do victims often stay in abusive relationships?

it may cause the abuser to respond more violently, the feelings of dependency

Treatments & interventions

screen everyone for IPV

provide safe houses and shelters

What is Sexual Assault/ Rape?

any sexual activity against someone’s will

Signs & symptoms of sexual assault:

rape- trauma syndrome

acute stress disorder

PTSD

Treatments & Interventions

ensure privacy

provide nonjudgemental and empathetic care

When collecting evidence..

encourage survivor to not shower, rinse mouth, or change clothes

Prophylactic treatment:

give medication to prevent sexual transmitted infections or pregnany