Learn: SW 340 Midterm Study Guide

Why is family violence difficult to define and measure?

victims may not remember, recognize, disclose, or report it.

Cultural relativism

The view that ethical and social standards reflect the cultural context from which they are derived.

1994 UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women

Rejected using culture as an excuse for gender-based violence.

Key dates in women's rights: 1848, 1920, and 1965

1848: Women's Rights Convention; 1920: 19th Amendment (right to vote); 1965: Supreme Court equal access to birth control.

What does ACE stand for and what ages does it cover?

Adverse Childhood Experiences, covering ages 0-17.

What are the seven ACEs?

Domestic violence, parental divorce/separation, parent with mental health condition, abuse, neglect, household member in prison, household substance use.

Why do ACEs matter?

They affect physical/mental health, brain development, learning, memory, school achievement, and risk of future violence or substance use.

Pacing in psychotherapy

A therapist's adjustment of session emotional intensity, focus, and speed to align with the client's needs without overwhelming them.

What is meant by "the wound behind the behavior"?

Looking past a client's reaction to understand underlying hurt or past experiences meant to protect a vulnerable part of themselves.

Carl Rogers' three core conditions

Empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) key features

Inflated sense of importance, need for attention/admiration, troubled relationships, lack of empathy, and fragile self-esteem.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) key features

Problems with self-image, emotion/behavior management, unstable relationships, intense fear of abandonment, anger, impulsiveness, and mood swings.

1992 poll statistic on domestic violence public concern

34%

CDC figure on child abuse and neglect

At least 1 in 7 children experienced abuse or neglect in the past year (likely an underestimate).

Child deaths from abuse and neglect in 2020

1,750

Socioeconomic status and child abuse/neglect rates

Rates were 5 times higher for children in families with low socioeconomic status.

Estimated lifetime economic burden of child abuse/neglect in 2018

$592 billion.

Child neglect (Gaudin, 1993 definition)

An act of omission failing to provide basic physical health care, supervision, nutrition, personal hygiene, emotional nurturing, education, or safe housing.