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How Do Common Clinical Issues Related To Domestic Violence?

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Although assistance is now available to those who need it, domestic violence is still a problem that must be dealt with. The victims of domestic violence have real problems that need attention, but it seems as if the issues these people face are not top priority. There are multiple things that are going on in a domestic violence situation, but to someone on the outside looking in, the obvious choice would be to get out of the situation and leave.

History of the Domestic Violence Population Domestic violence wears many different masks and is even accepted in some societies. Many different cultures around the world have been and continue to be affected by the results of domestic violence. The term, “domestic violence,” was first …show more content…

When the anger builds enough, it is likely to turn into violence.

Common Clinical Issues Related to Domestic Violence In addition to any potential financial stressors an individual may be experiencing that could trigger a violent episode, there may be a mental illness that makes the bad situation worse. Conditions such as, anti-social personality disorder, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder are just a few illnesses that can make a potentially violent situation go from bad to worse. The negative effects of an individual’s illness make can make a person think that whatever problem they are having that is making them angry, is worse than it really is, potentially making their violent outburst worse. The stress this puts on the victim has a high probability of passing on an emotional disorder to them on top of the abuse they are enduring. (Blasco-Ros, Concepcion, Sanchez-Lorente, & Martinez, 2010)

Intervention Strategies in Relation to Domestic Violence The first step in fixing any problem is to admit that there is one. In order for a person with a mental illness, in this case the abuser, to get help it is important that they know they have a problem. Providing clinical or monetary assistance should help them begin to recovery enough to be able to function within a family dynamic without the threat of violence. They will need guidance in order to set them on the path

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