Jaffe And Wolfe's Theory

Theoretical Under-Pinnings for Treatment & Services There are several foundational theories that are under-pinning’s for treatment and services. The Biological Theory says that violent behavior is biological and organic. This means that the violent behavior can be explained by genetics, biochemistry, and changes in brain development because of trauma that may have occurred (Jaffe & Wolfe, 1999). It is believed that certain abusers may suffer from head injuries which may have affected their ability to solve problems and act on their ability to perform self-control.
According to the Individual Psychopathology Theory, domestic violence is rooted in individual psychopathology which is more likely to be learned and shaped by early childhood experiences. When doing treatment, this theory
Analyses that has been done on this topic pinpoint the ways children learn that aggression is the appropriate response to resolve conflicts, especially the ones that have to do with intimate partners. Studies show that abusers are more likely to have violent fathers. Early intervention of a child from an abusive home seems to be the most effective to restore normal developmental processes such as empathy and self-control. Doing this will also minimize the risk of further harm caused by exposure to abusive adult models.
Societal Structure Theory suggests that intimate partner violence is caused by an underlying power imbalance that can only be done by examining society and all that it is as a whole (Jaffe & Wolfe, 1999). The analysis of this theory focuses on male power that is demonstrated over females and children through physical, emotional, and police control. What this shows is that intimate partner violence reflects the victim’s inequality in the culture. This is also reinforced by various other