1. VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY
SOCI 2160
Day 19

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

3. ABUSE
Physical
Verbal
Symbolic aggression

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

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

6. Victim-Offender Relationship

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

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

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

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

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

12. What might be special issues for abused husbands or boyfriends?

13. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO FAMILY VIOLENCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. 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… ”

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

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

25. PROBLEM
HOW IS CORPORAL PUNISHMENT RELATED TO ABUSE?

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

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

28. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

36. 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.