Definitions
This term refers to a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another.
What is intimate partner violence (IPV)?
Children living in homes w/IPV are at higher risk for direct physical abuse?
TRUE: Research shows a strong correlation b/w IPV & Child abuse
This term describes when a child witnesses violence between caregivers.
What is exposure to domestic violence?
A common emotional response in children exposed to IPV.
What is fear or anxiety?
The first priority when IPV is identified.
What is ensuring safety?
This type of abuse involves insults, threats, or manipulation.
What is emotional or psychological abuse?
Most child maltreatment cases involve physical abuse rather than neglect.
FALSE; Neglect accounts for the majority of cases- about 70-75% of substantiated reports.
True or False: IPV in a household can trigger a child welfare investigation.
What is true?
This behavior may show up as acting out or aggression.
What is externalizing behavior?
This plan is created to help reduce immediate danger for the survivor and child.
What is a safety plan?
This term describes controlling a partner’s access to money or resources.
What is economic abuse?
Infants under 1 year old have the lowest rates of victimization in child welfare cases.
FALSE; Infants actually have the highest rates of victimization.
This system is responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect.
What is Child Welfare Services (CWS)?
True or False: Babies are unaffected by IPV exposure.
What is false?
This approach ensures services are sensitive to trauma experiences.
What is trauma-informed care?
This concept refers to a strong emotional attachment that can develop between victim and abuser.
What is trauma bonding?
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False
IPV is considered this type of risk factor in assessments.
What is a caregiver or environmental risk factor?
This long-term effect explains how chronic trauma affects development.
What is toxic stress?
This legal protection can restrict an abuser from contacting the victim.
What is a restraining order?
This is when abuse includes forced or coerced sexual activity.
What is sexual abuse?
Exposure to IPV can be considered a form of child maltreatment in child welfare cases.
TRUE; Many systems recognize exposure to IPV as emotional abuse or neglect due to its impact on a child's well-being.
Name one reason IPV may lead to neglect allegations.
What is failure to protect or unsafe home environment?
Children exposed to IPV are at higher risk of experiencing this in adulthood.
hat is involvement in abusive relationships or cycle of violence?
Name one referral a social worker can provide.
What is a domestic violence shelter, counseling, or hotline?