Mental Health Care for People Who Have Experienced Violence

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to mental health care for individuals who have experienced violence.

Violence

A form of abuse involving intimate partners, children, and older adults.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Physical, sexual, and psychological abuse by a current or former spouse or partner.

Psychological Abuse

Involves threats, intimidation, or destructive behaviors used to manipulate or assert dominance.

Child Abuse

Includes acts of commission and acts of omission related to the treatment of children.

Acts of Commission

Intentional harmful behaviors directed toward a child, including physical and emotional abuse.

Acts of Omission

Failure to meet a child's basic needs, often referred to as neglect.

Sexual Abuse

Any form of nonconsenting sexual activity, including rape.

Stalking

A pattern of repeated unwanted contact and harassment.

Human Trafficking

The use of force, fraud, or coercion for labor or commercial sex acts.

Elder Abuse

Abuse directed at older adults, can take the form of physical, emotional, or financial abuse.

Cycle of Violence

A pattern of escalating abuse consisting of tension building, violent eruption, and remorse.

Comorbidities associated with IPV

Chronic stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and various medical conditions.

Intergenerational Transmission of Violence

The concept that children who witness violence may perpetuate violent behavior as adults.

Social-Ecologic Model of Violence Prevention

A framework suggesting that less advantaged communities exert less control over violent behavior.

Traditional characteristics of perpetrators

Often include low self-esteem, personality disorders, and a history of violence.

Safety Assessment

An evaluation process to determine the risk of violence or harm to a victim.