Domestic and Family Violence Assessment

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to domestic and family violence assessment, useful for understanding the implications and responsibilities of health care professionals.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship, encompassing physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional violence.

Mandatory Reporters

Individuals who are legally obliged to report suspected abuse or neglect to authorities, even if unsure of the circumstances.

Neglect

Failure to provide for a child's basic needs, which can involve failure to prevent harm.

Psychological Aggression

A form of intimate partner violence that involves emotional abuse and manipulation.

Red Flags for Childhood Bruising

Signs that may indicate abuse, such as bruises in atypical locations or symmetrical patterns in different stages of healing.

Chronic Health Problems Due to IPV

Long-term health issues resulting from intimate partner violence, including cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, and gastrointestinal problems.

Documentation in Abuse Cases

The use of detailed, unbiased progress notes, injury maps, and photographs to record instances of suspected abuse.

Physical Abuse

Non-accidental injury inflicted on a person, often associated with domestic violence.

Emotional Abuse

Any behavior pattern that harms an individual's emotional development or sense of self-worth.

HITS Assessment Tool

A screening tool used to identify intimate partner violence through a series of questions.

Ongoing Child Maltreatment Effects

Long-term physical, psychological, and emotional dysfunction resulting from continuous abuse or neglect during childhood.

Elder Abuse Types

Includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.

Interviewing Children About Abuse

The process of asking children open-ended questions about their safety in a manner that is appropriate for their developmental level.

Forced Sex Consequences

Severe ramifications of sexual violence including chronic pelvic pain, unintended pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections.