IPV
What does IPV stand for
Intimate Parter Violence
Proportion of Black women that experience IPV in the United States in their lifetime
4 in 10 Black Women
Attitudes or beliefs in a society that are used to justify structural or direct violence.
Cultural violence
Gender group that primarily perpetrates IPV
Males
Why remain silent?
past injustices & distrust of police
The types of abuse that comprise IPV
physical, psychological, or sexual
Proportion of white women that experience IPV in the United States in their lifetime
1 in 3 white women
Theorized predisposed coping mechanism for Black Americans. Named after a folk story.
John Henryism
Resources and public services that can mitigate the effects of IPV
Mental health services, homeless shelters, and domestic violence shelters
Why remain silent?
internalized stereotypes & fear of judgement
Percentage of IPV among women overall
46%
Demographic
Racism plays a part, but social class is also a factor
A protective factor for Black women against the harmful effects of IPV. Not physical, not emotional, not financial...
Spiritual well-being
Prior experience with IPV or DV can result in
Future IPV victimization
What is needed for change?
domestic violence education, support from loved ones, and assistance from community and religious services
Percentage of IPV among men overall
26%
Percentages of IPV among African American women in their lifetime
41.2%
The process of making meaning out of trauma that is marked by intrapersonal growth
Posttraumatic growth
Strongly correlated
increased and improved training for police and increased access to shelters and other services/resources