Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a topic that is frequently unspoken of however; it affects thousands of individuals on a daily basis and is especially important in the field of Social Work. In order to best discuss IPV, a mutual definition is needed. According to the CDC, “The term “intimate partner violence” describes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking and psychological aggression (including coercive acts) by a current or former intimate partner (Intimate Partner Violence: Definitions, 2017). Even though this definition broadly identifies the behaviors that can be categorized under this form of violence, the etiology of IPV is much more complicated. Some of the complexities of IPV are displayed through out the movie Tyler Perry's Madea's

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (n.d.) defines intimate partner violence (IPV) as a “serious, preventable public health problem that affects millions of Americans” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d., p. 1). Through the group discussions we have had in class I have learned that IPV is not a “one fit all” approach, the violence occurs in different levels of severity and frequency. There are four

The roots of intimate partner violence (IPV) stem from unequal power, where men have been thought to be more superior to women. Women and children have long been looked at as the property of men and therefore violence has been used as control. Individuals have used scriptures from the Old Testament of the Bible to justify their reasoning behind beating their partner. Old laws have plagued the books in America that has given men permission to beat their wives. The “rule of thumb” saying stems from an old court case called State V. A.B Rhodes where a husband was found innocent because the judge stated that his wife was allowed to be “punished” with a stick that was no bigger than her husband’s thumb (Clark, 1929). Unequal power between men

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious social issue that affects millions of Americans. IPV describes physical sexual or psychological harm by a current or former partner spouse. Anyone can be a victim of IPV, this type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples. However, this paper will focus on IPV faced by women. IPV is an important global public health concern related to physical trauma, mental illness, poor health, suicide and murder.(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). There are many risk factors that cause IPV; one of the predictors of IPV is a person’s socioeconomic status. Socioeconomic status is commonly conceptualized as the social standing or class, an individual’s socioeconomic status is measured as a combination of education, income and occupation. (American Psychology Association).

The other issue of IPV is the effects that it has on individuals. There have been several reported cases of people that have suffered from IPV, and the effects are not pleasing. One of the effects that are associated with IPV is physical trauma where a person suffers from bruises, broken hands, legs, jaws, or loss of teeth (Chan, 2012). When IPV takes place, the person doing it does not care about their partner and hits them with anything that they can come across. They may use sticks, knives, or kick them or fight them with their fists (Varcarolis, &Hatler, 2013). Whichever method is used usually result in physical trauma for the person. Death is also an effect of IPV as people may suffer be

Whenever a survivor recounts their experiences with intimate partner violence (IPV), one may think how does the perpetrator keep doing what they are doing and not see it as being wrong. Often, perpetrators rarely believe they are that they are abusers and rarely take total responsibility for their actions. They also normalize their actions by believing that certain types of abuse are more prevalent in society, perpetrators estimate that IPV is prevalent twice as much as the national average, and rape is prevalent three times as much as the national average (Miller-Perrin et al, 2017, p. 288). This can become an issue especially in the idea of treatment sessions with these men and women. If they don’t accept what they did was wrong, then treatment

The experiences of cancer patients tend to be touching since the scourge is a killer in the neo world. On the other hand, the case of IPV; internal partner violence is not as severe as the experiences of cancer patients. Concerning women victims, a closer scrutiny of the experiences of victims of cancer and IPV reveals that both cases are similar as well as different than the first thought impression. The following paper describes the similar occasions and also gives various diversities from the experiences of victims of both scourges.

Violence against women is a substantial public health problem in the United States. According to data from the criminal justice system, hospital, and medical records, mental health records, social services, and surveys, thousands of women are injured or killed each year as a result of violence, many by someone they are involved with or were involved with intimately. Nearly one-third of female homicide victims are killed by an intimate partner (Federal Bureau of Investigation 2001). Throughout this, many will read about intimate partner violence also called

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.

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

In this article, I will focus on the circumstances surrounding the IPV in the US, some aspects of emotional/verbal IPV, prevention of IPV, and treatment options. According to CDC, millions of Americans experience IPV across the lifespan (2017). It is a serious public health problem that can be prevented. IPV is highly prevalent in the US, and 1 in 4 adult women have experienced severe physical violence (CDC, 2017). Besides, over 3 million women report cases of IPV yearly. The main reasons for the persistency and subsequent damaging outcomes are because susceptible female partners accept male partner violence, marital attitudes that accept violence in a relationship, poor communication skills, and poor conflict management techniques. Likewise,

“Intimate partner violence” (IPV) not only includes spousal abuse (as does “domestic violence”), but also extends to unmarried, cohabiting, and same-sex couples. Moreover, IPV, is also not restricted to physical abuse; threats of physical abuse, or sexual abuse, and emotional abuse are all considered different forms of intimate partner violence. Intimate partner violence is a major public health concern in the United States that often results in terrible consequences for victims, families, and communities at large. According to the CDC, “[i]n an average minute, about 24 people are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner”. Furthermore, The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates that intimate partners

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,

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a type of abuse that occurs between people who are involved in a close relationship. “Intimate partner” is a term that is used to include both current and former spouses as well as dating partners. IPV exists along a continuum that ranges from a single episode of violence through ongoing battering.

The authors explained that Intimate Partner Violence or IPV is violent crimes committed against a person by a “current or former spouses, boyfriends, or girlfriends. (Morris, Shoffner, & Newsome, 2009) The statistics