Domestic Conflict Containment Analysis

Approximately 1.3 million women each year are victims of physical assault by a partner in the United States, with larger numbers of such incidents not being reported (Herman, Rotunda, Williamson, & Vodanovich, 2014, p. 2). Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as sexual, physical, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse, which can include sexual violence, psychological and emotional violence, or physical violence (Herman et al., 2014, p. 2). IPV is also known as dating violence, domestic violence, family violence, or spouse abuse.

Domestic violence is a universal problem that can affect an individual of any age, gender, race, education level, social class, or culture. This type of violence is considered to be one of the most widespread public health crises in the United States (Black et al., 2011). The purpose of this essay is to create a plan for a program that addresses domestic violence-related crime in West Virginia. To begin, significant information in relation to domestic violence will be provided. This will be followed by the program plan, which will include seven steps: an analysis of the problem, identification of goals and objectives, development of a program design, development of an action plan, development of a plan to monitor program effectiveness,

Regardless of their area of work, nurses have the potential to be exposed to the intimate partner violence (IPV) continuum. Often noticed as the front line workers, nurses are in a position to observe and assess situations where IPV is suspected, and intervene should these issues arise. Nurses are obligated to provide safe, holistic, quality care to victims of IPV and implement resources such as counseling, community support as well as physical and emotional support; “nurses work with persons who have health-care needs or are receiving care to enable them to attain their highest possible level of health and well-being” (CNA, 2017). Nurses have the ability to be a catalyst for positive change for individuals in abusive situations. Victims

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) impacts millions of families worldwide (Watts & Zimmerman, 2002). In fact, in the United States alone on average nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men (National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 2010). In light of this troubling information, the clinical social worker may find him or herself called upon to serve this most vulnerable population.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pattern of aggressive behavior and coercive behavior that can include physical injury, psychological abuse, sexual assault, progressive isolation, stalking, and intimidation which may take many forms. IPV is a common and significant public health problem that is life threatening and preventable. It affects millions of women regardless of race, ethnicity, age, education, socioeconomic class, or sexual orientation. One in three women in the United States has experienced some form of IPV in their lifetime. (1)

“Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as actual or threatened physical or sexual violence or psychological/emotional abuse by a spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend, or date” (Meadows, 2014). Domestic violence has existed across the

Perpetrators of IPV are likely to have experienced or witnessed some form of early childhood or adolescence trauma (i.e. mental, physical, and/or sexual abuse or inter-adult abuse), and thus develop negative and maladaptive behaviors that may lead to a need for power and control in relationships as well as poor conflict resolution (Eckhardt, Murphy, & Sprunger, 2014, p. 1). The Power & Control diagram from the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCDSV) is useful in understanding the overall pattern of abusive and violent behaviors of IPV perpetrators to establish and maintain control over his/her partner.

The discussion board topics have also assisted this student’s perspective as to who fits the criteria to be in an IPV situation. The truth of the matter is that intimate partner violence can happen to anyone including same sex relationships. Intimate partner violence perpetrators can also be female and although the abuser is a woman she can also use physical force along with emotional and verbal abuse. A perspective that has not changed, for this student, from the initial discussion board, would be the idea of the Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) assisting abusers to unlearn their patterns of violence. Theoretically, based on social work theories a behavior can be unlearned; however, this student believes that it would take

Intimate Partner Violence is a serious public health problem in the United States. On average, 24 people every minute, and 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men are victim to some form of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner (CDC). Victims of IPV may suffer from a variety of different physical and psychological symptoms. They may suffer physical injuries, some minor, like cuts, scratches and bruises, and some more serious, that can lead to disability or death. They may also suffer from emotional harm, leading to depression, anxiety or PTSD. Victims of IPV may also try and cope with their trauma in unhealthy ways, such as participating in risky sex or substance abuse (CDC). In order to help address this crises,

World wide intimate partner violence is a serious action, not only for heterosexual relationships, but also for same-sex relationships. In an article IPV was best described as abuse that occurs between two individuals in a close and intimate relationship and usually refers to romantic couples, be they are married, dating, living together, or former partners/ spouses (Samuelson, Kristin W. and Oringher, Jonathan 1). When we think about it, then why have we not heard about IPV in same-sex and even in heterosexual relationships and why isn’t it reported. Researchers have defined IPV as a pattern of behavior in which a current or former partner attempts to control the thoughts, beliefs, or actions of their partner and could include physical, sexual, or psychological harm (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008a). As I gathered information I discovered there is not much information. Why? We know that IPV can be world wide and devastate anyone but we are judgmental to our surroundings and many do not tell anyone about what is going on. Not only can that but IPV be caused by a substance, physical and mental problems.

Intimate Partner Violence is a major problem in this world. Unfortunately, it is a continuous cycle, that is passed on by parents to their children. Until IPV is completely diminished we will still continue to have these issues.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) which falls into the category of domestic violence is an epidemic among individuals in every community affecting twelve million men and women each year. IPV has no discrimination when it comes to characteristics of the victims. Although victims of IPV are predominately female, men are just as capable of becoming victims as well. The term intimate partner violence describes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner (CDC, 2015). Such violence does not always require sexual intimacy and can occur among same-sex or heterosexual couples. Some risk factors for IPV victimization include: previous childhood victimization, low self-esteem, young age, low income, and heavy drug and alcohol use.

Domestic Violence is a problem sweeping the nation. This problem can affect anyone from anywhere but is generally acting out upon children and adult women in abusive relationships. Domestic violence is emotionally and physically scarring for anyone involved, and as a result could take multiple intervention meetings to begin to understand the issue, alleviate the associated problems, and to assist the victim in getting back on his or her feet. The consequences of abuse include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and self-harm. Children may begin to act differently to their usual behavior - withdrawal is very common, as is self-harming (Khan, 2012). There are two ways that people can consider interventions for victims of

IPV prevention plan will include a list of resources which can help the victim acquire information which they may need to find assistance in remaining safe and/or leaving the violent partner. The violence often worsens when a woman attempts to leave or seek outside assistance. Many who have been victims of IPV lack the community resource information and help needed to protect themselves and their family. Resources which may be included in the prevention plan is how to access safe housing, how to contact social services, advocates to help file for a protection order, housing, employment, transportation, education, child care, health care, material goods and services, financial assistance, services for the children and social support (Sullivan,

Domestic violence can be found everywhere in classrooms, social work and neighborhoods affecting the people in it. In some cases it can cause a long term depression or potentially cause suicide which is not a topic to be joking about, so the government creates programs to help the needed in recovery and thus come the question that has wandered us all “Are these programs having their intended effect? Are they working to curb domestic violence?” As surprising as it sounds there is a lot of argument on these programs not working, and do not show promising results on the recovery of patients. When reading reports on patients with statements on domestic violence program failures and talks about abuse in them thus, comes the development of the matter that domestic violence helping programs are not effective in recovering patients.