Annotated Bibliography On Domestic Violence
Brief Explanation on Domestic Violence:
Domestic violence (DV) is one the most common types of crimes, which takes place in peoples’ homes behind the close doors and characterized by unequal power relations. DV happens in almost all cultures, races, society classes and countries and is rarely reported. Women are eight times more likely to be the victims than men (Ferrante et al.1996). ‘Each year 1.5 million women are physically or sexually assaulted by an intimate partner’ (Tjaden & Thoennes, 1998 citing Kearney 2001 p.270).
According to Laing (2000)
“Domestic violence is an abuse of power perpetrated mainly (but not only) by men against women both in relationship and after separation. It occurs when one partner attempts physically …show more content…
Reality therapy facilitates the clients in exploring their feelings about an emotional bond (Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven, 2003). The therapy uses the concept of self-forgiveness where the battered women with the help of a therapist initiate ‘fostering compassion, generosity and love towards oneself’ (Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven, 2003,p.24)
Survivor of DV may carry feelings of shame, blame and guilt for having such an abusive relationship and electing such a partner in their life. This can result in self-criticism, worthlessness and negative emotions in the survivor. (Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven, 2003)
Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven (2003) explain that when working with such clients; using reality therapy, the therapist can use the following set of question to explore their emotion without placing blame on them. The concept is to move on and look forward in life.
When working with DV survivors Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven (2003) explain how the following questions provides a framework for victims to accept responsibility on their part in the relationship and work through destructive anger; let go and move forward:
What do you …show more content…
In this therapy the therapist doesn’t delve into the details of client’s problems rather looks into the solution of the problem. Solution-focused therapy focuses more on the client’s strengths and client’s ability to help solve their own problems. The therapist will be posing a lot of solution-based questions directed in a creative way. Therapist constructs and pays attention to solutions and exceptions by use questions like miracle questions, Developing clear goals questions and scaling questions to help client get to the solutions. The importance is given more to "solution-talk" instead of "problem-talk,” clients are supported in developing useful goals and solution behaviors that are then amplified, supported, and reinforced through a solution-building
Domestic violence (DV) is one the most common types of crimes, which takes place in peoples’ homes behind the close doors and characterized by unequal power relations. DV happens in almost all cultures, races, society classes and countries and is rarely reported. Women are eight times more likely to be the victims than men (Ferrante et al.1996). ‘Each year 1.5 million women are physically or sexually assaulted by an intimate partner’ (Tjaden & Thoennes, 1998 citing Kearney 2001 p.270).
According to Laing (2000)
“Domestic violence is an abuse of power perpetrated mainly (but not only) by men against women both in relationship and after separation. It occurs when one partner attempts physically …show more content…
Reality therapy facilitates the clients in exploring their feelings about an emotional bond (Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven, 2003). The therapy uses the concept of self-forgiveness where the battered women with the help of a therapist initiate ‘fostering compassion, generosity and love towards oneself’ (Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven, 2003,p.24)
Survivor of DV may carry feelings of shame, blame and guilt for having such an abusive relationship and electing such a partner in their life. This can result in self-criticism, worthlessness and negative emotions in the survivor. (Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven, 2003)
Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven (2003) explain that when working with such clients; using reality therapy, the therapist can use the following set of question to explore their emotion without placing blame on them. The concept is to move on and look forward in life.
When working with DV survivors Turnage, Jacinto & Kirven (2003) explain how the following questions provides a framework for victims to accept responsibility on their part in the relationship and work through destructive anger; let go and move forward:
What do you …show more content…
In this therapy the therapist doesn’t delve into the details of client’s problems rather looks into the solution of the problem. Solution-focused therapy focuses more on the client’s strengths and client’s ability to help solve their own problems. The therapist will be posing a lot of solution-based questions directed in a creative way. Therapist constructs and pays attention to solutions and exceptions by use questions like miracle questions, Developing clear goals questions and scaling questions to help client get to the solutions. The importance is given more to "solution-talk" instead of "problem-talk,” clients are supported in developing useful goals and solution behaviors that are then amplified, supported, and reinforced through a solution-building