Domestic Violence In My Family Analysis

On 03/18/2017 at approximately 2132 hours, I was dispatched to 8340 Rd. 46 in the County of Montezuma, and State of Colorado for reports of a domestic disturbance.

Like so many of the topics studied by investigators in our research institutions, domestic violence does not happen in a vacuum. In an attempt to better understand DV as it occurs in the real world with the accompanying compounding issues which often occur with DV (e.g. addiction, financial problems, health issues, language barriers, etc.), I propose a two-part research project. The first part will focus on undocumented DV survivors and their experiences and journey toward seeking assistance/resources for DV. The second part will focus on the perpetrator of DV and attempt to identify typologies of batterers. Taken together the hope is that this research project will provide a better understanding of domestic violence as experienced in the community.

According to the above literature and the fact on the ground domestic violence physically, psychologically and socially affects women, men and their families. In addition, the abuse usually is an attempt by one partner to exert control through pressure, fear, verbal abuse or threats of violence. Therefore, the family system concepts theory “understanding the significance of the environmental context of the family system is the key to assessing family process and outcomes” Thomlison, 2010, p. 45). The family system “concept 1 theory is the family as a system is greater than the sum of its individual system (Thomlison, 2010, p. 46). In addition, this theory is very helpful on identity the impact of the domestic violence on the family because the issues are related to one another any change in one part will affect the others (Thomlison, 2010, p. 46). According to this concept, a practitioner can clearly visualize children growing up in violent homes do not need to be physically abused to take on violent and delinquent behavior it is enough to witness their mother’s or father’s abuse. For instance, if a practitioner is dealing with a teenager who is struggling lose the ability to feel empathy for others, feel socially isolated, unable to make friends as easily due to social discomfort or confusion over what is acceptable. The practitioner if he uses concept 1 can assist and understand the cause of teenage behavior during intervention if he understands the family as a whole”

Deaths, altercations, arrests, and separations. What could they possibly all have in common? That would be domestic violence. From professional football players to celebrities that have committed domestic violence. Domestic violence is now a trending topic that is being heard throughout the country. Lawrence Sherman and Richard Berk conducted a domestic violence experiment in Minneapolis. In April of 1984 this experiment came out in the American Sociological Review, Volume 49, Issue 2.

The group was a court mandated anger management group for women who were the perpetrator of domestic violence and it was a condition for their release from jail. One unanticipated consequence of the creation of pro-arrest policies for domestic violence has been an increase in the number of females arrested for aggressive acts against their partners; many of these women are being mandated into treatment programs as a stipulation of probation (Dowd et al., 2005)

When deciding whether to arrest a domestic abuser the police should consider the financial impact of the arrest on the abuser’s family. The reason being because, according to Harmening, “In many cases, if not most cases, the family will remain intact throughout and following the judicial proceedings” (p. 135). Meaning that the abused does not leave the abuser even when police has intervened, and when the judicial proceedings are done, the abuser returns to live with his family. Therefore, the strain that the cost of court fees, attorneys and/or bail would put on their financial situation would add more stress to the family. Then, that stress acts as fuel to the abuser’s anger and frustration. Resulting in the abuser to even become more vicious

In their evaluation of domestic violence studies and legislation, Alhabib, Nur & Jones (2010) & Ortiz-Barreda & Vives-Cases (2013), discuss the span of domestic violence across all races and socioeconomic statuses. Although domestic violence does not discriminate, it is more likely to be experienced by young women and minorities (Modi et al., 2014 & Peters et al., 2002). Native Americans, for example, are twice as likely to be victims of abuse as other races (Modi et al., 2014). Many victims of abuse try to find justification for the actions of their abusers (Alhabib et al., 2010). Women in poorer communities, however, tend to have stronger beliefs that violence is justified when used against them (Alhabib et al., 2010). Due to a lack of research

Domestic Violence is when a partner physically, verbally, emotionally and sexually abuses their intimate partner by exerting power and control over them. Domestic violence occurs in all cultures, races, religions, classes and same sex relationships. There are five main types of domestic violence and they start off less noticeable and become more obvious as the abusive relationship continues: emotional, verbal, technological, sexual, and physical.

• Have to let their partner know where they are and who they are with.

Domestic violence, is violent or aggressive behavior from a partner or spouse. There can be many different warning signs of domestic abuse. It can be one telling the other about not doing anything right. The abuser encouraging the victim to stay away from family or friends, showing extreme jealousy, insulting, demeaning, or shaming are also signs of domestic violence. Some victims aren’t aware that they are being targeted.

Working in domestic violence, Dennis has focused on the effects of domestic abuse and the way it impacts the workplace and those around the victim. “ I have worked to educate business leaders and others to understand that domestic violence is not just a personal matter in which we should not be involved; rather it has a profound impact on our ability to get out jobs done, and everyone needs to see it exists, name it for what it is, and respond appropriately when it occurs”. With this statement we can be assured that Dennis, as a member of the Catholic religion that he believes that everyone needs to be educated and acknowledge the effects of domestic abuse.

We are halfway through this semester and chapter 11, “Family Stress and Crisis: Violence among intimates” is the chapter that have answered a lot of questions I’ve been waiting to know. Up until now, I knew what violence is and how violence can be very scary. But I had no idea that violence can be broken down to many categories such as “intimate partner violence,” “dating violence,” and “violence in gay and lesbian relationship.” Even before I read this chapter, I always have a feeling that women are often the victims in violence and abusive situations. The book also stated that it is misleading that men tends to be the victim in a research. I like to agree with the information being mislead because women are different different. One thing for sure is that women are generally weaker when it comes to strength. Also, women are less likely to report a violence and or an

Domestic violence is an issue affecting millions of families. As a result of the increasing incidents of abuse, the number help centers and outreach programs have amplified in urban areas. One of the most influential centers against domestic violence is the House of Ruth. Established in 1977 and located in an urban city area, the House of Ruth offers various services to women and children who are victims of familial violence. Their mission states, “The House Of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes, behaviors and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services necessary to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear.

The third type of effect that children also experience, is psychological. Psychological effects are the most severe type of effect, and takes thorough treatment to cure. Psychological effects are mostly always long term. There are a few exceptions, as the effects of witnessing domestic violence depend on a variety of things, however in most of the cases they are long term. Meaning, they stay with the child throughout his/her lifetime and they alter the child’s behavior, mental state, or emotional state (“Child Abuse,” 2008, para. 3). There are very few short term psychological effects, however there have been instances where the child only experiences the psychological effect as short term. If the child is able to receive treatment and therapy

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