Domestic Violence Case Study

Throughout the world, we hear many stories about individuals being victimized, and individuals who have are the perpetrators. Also, many of these news segments are based off of headed situations between intimate relationships. Many relationships become this way because of stress about work, paying bills, past circumstances, and much more. There are many micro and macro level risk factors that pertain to victims (prior history of intimate partner violence, female sex, and youth), and perpetration (anger issues, low self-esteem, low income, and depression). “These factors are some of the very important factors that shape victimization and perpetration in intimate partner violence” (Seccombe, 2015, p.318).

The team of individuals who will lead this work include Baonam Giang, NMAFC’s Victim Services Coordinator; AnhDao Bui, Social Services Director; Kay Bounkeua, Interim Director, and Sarah Lau, Fiscal Manager. Mr. Giang was the sole creator of NMAFC’s men group and helps to coordinate all victims’ services at the agency, in addition to running a tae kwon do class for Asian youth. Mr. Giang has two years of formal training and experience on addressing gender violence. Before Mr. Giang, there has never been a Pan-Asian men’s group in Bernalillo County working to address gender violence within local Asian communities. As domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of violence are still extremely taboo topics for Asian communities, the formation alone of this group with regular attendees

This is how I believe that collaboration could improve and enhances the outcome of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Our lesson states that Action Coalitions (ACs) are the driving force of the Future of Nursing (CCN, 2015). This is the reason why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must united with leaders, lawmakers, advocates, police department and the community health nurse to further minimize or eradicate IVP before it even started. Also, they can guarantee safety for victims and educate perpetrators. While caring for

In the United States, approximately 1.5 million women report some form of intimate partner violence (IPV) each year and of those an estimated 324,000 are pregnant (Deshpande & Lewis-O'Connor, 2013). According to Deshpande and Lewis-O’Connor (2013), IPV is defined as abuse that may be actual or threatened by an intimate partner that can be physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional in nature. It is important for health care providers to realize IPV does not only include physical or sexual abuse but also includes name calling, financial control, constant criticism, and isolating women away from their families and friends (Deshpande & Lewis-O'Connor, 2013; Smith, 2008). There are 3 phases of abuse tension building

The study assessed 113 preschool age children who were exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV). The study was about five weeks long and it focused on preschoolers who were given an intervention and those who did not participate in the intervention. The population was children under six years of age who were exposed to IPV.  The children attended the Kids Club Program which is a recognized program to assist children exposed family violence. The children who participated were between the ages of 4 and 6 years old. The participants met for 10 sessions that lasted five weeks. Each session lasted one hour with five to six children participating. The intervention was in a community setting at Education Centers or Shelters at outreach programs.

Is there a difference in decision making on parental care between abused and non-abused women attending MCH services in Melbourne.

McColgan et al, 2010 defines the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as the specific act of violence

Due to the lack of resources available for members of the lesbian and gay community, I am looking to start a program that caters to that population. The program will assist lesbians and gay folks who are in violent intimate relationships with immediate services aimed at stopping future violence. This program is important because it provides a safe space to an under-served populations that is faced with issues of intimate violence.

How do women who experience intimate partner violence create coping mechanisms for staying in the relationship or leaving. The term intimate partner violence is used to describe physical, sexual, or psychological harm done to an individual by a current or former partner or spouse. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples (Centers for disease Control and Prevention [CSC], 2014). Intimate partner violence is a problem because even after a woman leaves the relationship she still has a chance of being abused by her former partner because he is angry at the fact that he no longer has control over her and that she actually left. This problem is significant because out of these women who have left, they not only get abused

Since the NFL began there has been many domestic violence cases, but it was until Oj Simpson murdered his wife, Nicole Simpson, that the issue became aware to the public. In 1989, on New Year’s Day, police was called to OJ Simpson’s house. When police arrived, Nicole Simpson was running out of the bushes, bruised and scratched. According to reports, Oj and Nicole had a fight after a New Year's Eve party and Simpson had punched, kicked and pulled her hair, screaming "I'll kill you!" He also slapped her so hard, that a handprint was left on her neck. He was arrested and he was sentenced to two years probation and 120 hours of community service. Meanwhile, the NFL ignored the offense.

The referral was submitted to CHS due to a physical altercation TC’s mother and father had. The mother and father are living in separate homes; however, they have joint custody over TC. Both parents were engaged in an argument that turned into physical aggression. The referral recommended counseling for the family to address domestic violence.

On 8/29/16, I attempted to make an unannounced home visit to the residence of Lisa and Dan. There was no answer when knocking. I left a business card with call me back message. I talked to one of the neighbors who reported that he had seen a woman and a child coming and going out of the home. I asked if he had heard yelling coming out of the home, and he said he had not heard people yelling in the home. The neighbor said he did not suspect drug use in the home.

On 08/06/15 Mr. Vinson contacted Union County office with concerns Sierra is a victim of domestic violence. According to the reporter, Memorial Day, 2015 the child was choked by her mother’s boyfriend while trying to break up a fight between the two. The reporter stated law enforcement was involved, Mr. Hutchinson was charged with domestic violence, arrested, and taken to jail. The reporter stated Mr. Hutchinson was held five days and released. Per the reporter, Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Hutchinson have moved back in together and Mr. Vinson is concerned the child is back in a home with domestic violence. Mr. Eddington stated his mother has kept the child in Washington in the past but because of his career, he would not be able to care for the child

1. Describe how you would design a warning poster to caution students in a dorm not to light candles in their rooms. Be sure to use the research discussed in the textbook that pertains to creating and placing warning signs and posters. What elements must it have? Where should these posters be placed?

Domestic violence is an issue that all types of human beings face. When one is asked to think of an example of domestic violence the typical response would be a scenario where a man is beating a woman, thus constantly giving the idea that women are the victims. However the truth is that the abuse can come from either person male or female.