VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY SOCI 2160 Day 19

VIOLENCE Force used intentionally For purpose of hurting or injuring another person

ABUSE Physical Verbal Symbolic aggression

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS that contribute to violence Jealousy Substance abuse Violence Learned attitudes Handling anger

RAPE Forcible Vaginal penetration By force or threat Without consent Statutory Marital

Victim-Offender Relationship

REACTIONS What are some possible reactions women may have to date - rape situations?

DEGREE OF SELF-BLAME BY WOMEN ALL TO BLAME MOSTLY 6.0% 23.0% SOME 48.0% MODERATE 23.0%

PREVENTION AND RECOVERY What can women do to prevent rape? What can women do to recover from a rape?

RISKS FOR COHABITANTS Highest rate of physical violence Greater severity Precipitated by disagreements over jealousy or sex

MALE ABUSE Although less common, some males are the victims of spouse abuse.

What might be special issues for abused husbands or boyfriends?

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO FAMILY VIOLENCE

CULTURAL FACTORS Media violence Acceptance of corporal punishment Gender inequality Proprietary attitudes toward women and children

COMMUNITY FACTORS Social isolation Lack of support services such as childcare, health care, transportation Poverty Ethnocentrism

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY Family history Substance abuse Psychopathology* History of family violence and abuse Single parent homes

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Dependency Jealousy Need to control Unhappiness & dissatisfaction Anger & aggressiveness

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Quick involvement Blaming others for problems Jekyll / Hyde (manic-depressive Isolation

WHY STAY? Love, hope, commitment Emotional dependency Low self-esteem Fear Economic dependency Guilt View of violence as legitimate

CHILD ABUSE Nonaccidental physical and or metal injury, sexual abuse or exploitation or physical neglect of a child

CHILD ABUSE Risk factors Maternal age Social isolation and lack of support systems Unexpected pregnancy Economic problems Other abusive relationships Disappointment with child

DISAPPOINTMENT “I wanted someone to love me……..” “He cries all the time.” “I wanted … … a boy, a girl, brown hair, blue eyes, etc..” “She is so much work.” “I can’t ever go any where… ”

CHILD NEGLECT Failure to provide for a child's basic needs

TYPES OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT 46.4% OTHER PHYSICAL 12.4% 22.7% EMOTIONAL SEXUAL 5.2% 13.4%

PROBLEM HOW IS CORPORAL PUNISHMENT RELATED TO ABUSE?

REACTIONS WHAT ARE SOME REACTIONS THAT A CHILD MAY HAVE TO AN ABUSIVE FAMILY SITUATION?

SYMPTOMS Absenteeism Cringing behavior Excessive “accidents” Bruises, scars, burns, etc., in patterns Aggressive play Low self-concept Fearfulness

GOING TO A SHELTER What should you bring with you? How long can you plan to stay? How can you plan where to go next?

SHELTERS PROVIDE: Safe housing Food Clothing Counseling Legal assistance Employment referrals Court advocacy

PREVENTION Anger management Changing the cycle of family violence Respite care Economic supports

ANGER MANAGEMENT Brainstorm ways adults can effectively manage their anger so that they don’t take it out on family members…….

PARENTING SKILLS What would you put in a parenting course For people at risk? For people who had previously abused their children?

ELDER ABUSE Social attitudes toward aging “Granny dumping” Economic issues Respite care and support systems

ELDER ABUSE Neglect = most common form Health care issues Taking economic advantage Isolation

SOLUTIONS What can be done to stop the cycle of abuse?

Suppose that you or a friend recently experienced an incident of physical or sexual abuse in a dating (or marital) relationship. Using a local telephone directory, locate three persons or agencies that could help in this situation. Write the names and numbers of the persons or agencies and describe briefly what kind of services or assistance would be provided.