Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence and Advocacy Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health issue that has existed for centuries, and a major problem in the United States. Intimate partner violence can be defined as “ It can affect anyone, regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation. According to , at least ten million men and women are victims of IPV( ). The fight to end this form of domestic violence is far from over, but the assistance provided by victim advocates gives survivors the support they need to move forward in their lives.
History of Intimate Partner Violence The victim advocacy movement was birthed out of the feminist movement of the 1970’s. Inspired by the civil rights movement …show more content…
One of the areas that is getting a lot of exposure is teen dating violence (TDV). According to ….. 1.5 million teens a year experience dating violence ( ) and one in three adolescents have experienced abuse from a partner ( ) Unlike the adult population, statistics show that in adolescents, violence is highly bidirectional. ….. says that 79% of teens not are victims of TDV, but they are the perpetrators as well. With such a high number of teens experiencing of TDV, the short and long-term effects of this type of intimate partner violence is disturbing. Adolescents who are victims or perpetrators of TDV have a higher risk of substance abuse, higher chance of developing an eating disorder, engaging in risky sexual behavior, and may further their use of domestic violence in their adulthood ( ). In order to address prevention and intervention, the Safe Dates curriculum, an evidence based practice approved by SAMSHA. Developed by Vangie Foshee, the program is taught by advocates in schools. It is comprised of ten sessions, a play about dating, a poster contest, and parent …show more content…
According to ….. one out of 15 children are exposed to IPV year and 90% of these children are eyewitness to the violence. The results imply that children will present behaviors in response to the violence that were witness to, and their behaviors may mirror that of a mental health disorder.
Treatment Modalities Due to the severity of intimate partner violence, it is imperative that each victim and survivor provided with trauma-informed care. IPV is considered a trauma, therefore cognitive-behavioral therapy is often used with victims of intimate partner violence.
Strength Perspective in Survivors
“The strengths perspective rejects the view of people in need of services as victims and asserts, instead, that everyone has inherent strengths and resourcefulness” (Wood, 2014, p. 2).
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW, 2008) discuss self-determination as one of the ethical principles that all social workers must follow. Advocates and social workers alike must show respect to the survivor by allowing them to make their own decisions. Advocates highlight the strengths of the survivor and use those strengths to assist with problem-solving.
History of Intimate Partner Violence The victim advocacy movement was birthed out of the feminist movement of the 1970’s. Inspired by the civil rights movement …show more content…
One of the areas that is getting a lot of exposure is teen dating violence (TDV). According to ….. 1.5 million teens a year experience dating violence ( ) and one in three adolescents have experienced abuse from a partner ( ) Unlike the adult population, statistics show that in adolescents, violence is highly bidirectional. ….. says that 79% of teens not are victims of TDV, but they are the perpetrators as well. With such a high number of teens experiencing of TDV, the short and long-term effects of this type of intimate partner violence is disturbing. Adolescents who are victims or perpetrators of TDV have a higher risk of substance abuse, higher chance of developing an eating disorder, engaging in risky sexual behavior, and may further their use of domestic violence in their adulthood ( ). In order to address prevention and intervention, the Safe Dates curriculum, an evidence based practice approved by SAMSHA. Developed by Vangie Foshee, the program is taught by advocates in schools. It is comprised of ten sessions, a play about dating, a poster contest, and parent …show more content…
According to ….. one out of 15 children are exposed to IPV year and 90% of these children are eyewitness to the violence. The results imply that children will present behaviors in response to the violence that were witness to, and their behaviors may mirror that of a mental health disorder.
Treatment Modalities Due to the severity of intimate partner violence, it is imperative that each victim and survivor provided with trauma-informed care. IPV is considered a trauma, therefore cognitive-behavioral therapy is often used with victims of intimate partner violence.
Strength Perspective in Survivors
“The strengths perspective rejects the view of people in need of services as victims and asserts, instead, that everyone has inherent strengths and resourcefulness” (Wood, 2014, p. 2).
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW, 2008) discuss self-determination as one of the ethical principles that all social workers must follow. Advocates and social workers alike must show respect to the survivor by allowing them to make their own decisions. Advocates highlight the strengths of the survivor and use those strengths to assist with problem-solving.