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Domestic Violence

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-pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors resulting in power and control over an intimate partner.

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Interventions

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1st-develop a safety plan with the client

  • providing psychoeducation to the victim of domestic violence can help him or her understand the dynamics of abuse and not feel isolated.
  • meet the client where they are at do not urge client to leave the abuser this may re-traumatize the victim and increase feelings of shame.
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Cycle of Violence Tension Building

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  • Minor incidents of physical/emotional abuse.
  • Victim feels growing tension.
  • Victim tries to control situation to avoid violence.
  • “Walking on eggshells.” Victim cannot control abuser.
  • Longest phase.
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Cycle of Violence-Explosion/Crisis Phase

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-The actual abuse:physical, sexual, emotional, verbal inc.

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Cycle of Violence-Honeymoon Phase

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  • Abuser is sorry, apologetic, and may display regret.
  • Abuser makes promises and may say it won’t happen again.
  • This phase often disappears