CJ 230 Domestic Violence Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts related to domestic violence, sibling abuse, its impacts on children, and relevant laws surrounding child and elder abuse.

Sibling Abuse

A repeated pattern of physical aggression between siblings intended to inflict harm, motivated by power and control.

Sibling Violence

The physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of one sibling by another.

Abuse vs. Rivalry

Abuse is a repeated pattern of aggressiveness; rivalry involves minor arguments with intent to gain parental attention.

Psychological Abuse

Abuse that involves degrading or belittling a sibling.

Risk Factor

Circumstances that increase the likelihood of sibling abuse, such as exposure to family violence.

Signs of Sibling Abuse

Indicators include fear, anxiety, depression, and reluctance to go home.

Impact of Domestic Violence on Children

Children can experience trauma, PTSD, and behavioral issues as a result of witnessing violence.

Red Flag Behaviors in Children

Aggressive actions, passivity, or rebellion may indicate exposure to domestic violence.

Kayden's Law

Legislation aimed at ensuring child custody laws protect at-risk children following domestic violence incidents.

Child Neglect

Failure to provide for a child's basic needs, including physical, educational, and emotional support.

Psychological Maltreatment

Actions that significantly impair a child's emotional development or well-being.

Reporting Child Abuse

Legal obligation to report suspected cases of abuse to appropriate authorities.

Elder Abuse

Any intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver that causes harm to a vulnerable adult.

Financial Abuse

Exploitation involving the misuse or misappropriation of an elder's finances.

Nursing Home Abuse

A higher rate of abuse and neglect occurring in long-term care facilities.

Federal Older Americans Act (1992)

Legislation that defines elder abuse and authorizes federal funds for awareness and prevention activities.

Assessment of Abuse Cases

Legal processes to determine the safety and well-being of children in suspected abuse situations.