Violence Affecting Families
This type of crisis is part of normal growth and development, precipitated by a life transition, has a gradual onset, can be anticipated and can be a response to developmental demands and societal expectations.
What are the characteristics of a Developmental Crisis?
Phase that keeps the couple together, abusive partner is apologetic, promises and excuses are made and the violence is interpreted as a misunderstanding, "it won't happen again"
What is the honeymoon phase of the cycle of violence?
Poverty; Lack of Affordable Health Care; Employment/Unemployment; Domestic Violence (3rd leading cause); Mental Illness; Addiction Disorders; Other Variables
What are contributing factors for homelessness?
Alcohol, tobacco (nicotine);
CNS depressants (Marijuana, benzodiazepines, sedatives, hypnotics, opiates)
CNS stimulants (Ritalin, cocaine and crack)
Gambling
What are common substances of abuse?
This type of crisis is unexpected, precipitated by a hazardous event, has a sudden onset and is externally imposed.
What are the characteristics of a Situational Crisis?
During this phase, the abuse from the partner becomes more intense, explosive and they are easily "set off". The abused partner is careful to not "rock the boat" and tries to keep the peace.
What is the tension building phase of the cycle of violence?
Living without adequate shelter. Living in vehicles, squatting in abandoned building, staying in parks.
Temporary form of housing. Living in shelters, with friends or families.
Rent single rooms on a long term bases without security of a fixed or permanent residence.
What are the levels of homelessness?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
This individual believed that mentally ill individuals needed treatment and care not punishment in jail. She advocated for criminals to be separated by the seriousness of their crimes and that the mentally ill should be placed in hospitals (asylums).
Who is Dorothea Dix?
Child Abuse
Partner Abuse
Elder Abuse
What are the types/categories of family violence?
During this phase, tension builds and the abusive partner can no longer control their anger and lets it take over. Usually ends with a violent episode where they physically or sexually attack their partner.
What is the Explosion Phase of the cycle of violence?
An individual "whose principal employment is in agriculture on a seasonal basis, who has been so employed within the last 24 months and who establishes for the purpose of such employment a temporary abode”
What is a migrant worker?
Biological Variables
Psychological Variables
Sociocultural Variables
Environmental Variables
What factors influence vulnerability to substance abuse and addiction?
Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Financial, Neglect, and Abandonment Abuse.
What are the different types of elder abuse?
Texas Abuse Hotline at 800-252-5400 or make a report online through their secure website.
Routinely Screen Female Patients
Ask Direct Questions
Document Your Findings
Assess Patient Safety
Review Options & Referrals
What is the RADAR Domestic Violence Intervention tool?
A non-citizen living in the United States who is found to be unable or unwilling to return to their country of nationality, or to seek the protection of that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution.
What is an asylee?
Person residing in the US while applying for asylum
Have you ever ridden in a CAR driven by someone (including yourself) who was “high” or had been using alcohol or drugs?
Do you ever use alcohol or drugs to RELAX, feel better about yourself, or fit in?
Do you ever use alcohol or drugs while you are by yourself, or ALONE?
Do you ever FORGET things you did while using alcohol or drugs?
Do your family or FRIENDS ever tell you that you should cut down on your drinking or drug use?
Have you ever gotten into TROUBLE while you were using alcohol or drugs?
What are the questions for the CRAFFT adolescent screening tool?
Ask questions exactly as written.
State law and UH regulation, that requires individuals to report incidents of sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual contact, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual intimidation, intimate partner violence, or stalking) about which they become aware.
What is Title IX?
You can find more information about resources on the Title IX website at https://uh.edu/equal-opportunity/title-ix-sexual-misconduct/resources/.
UH Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers 24/7 mental health support for all students, addressing various concerns like stress, college adjustment and sadness. CAPS provides individual and couples counseling, group therapy, workshops and connections to other support services on and off-campus. https://uh.edu/caps/services/
1. Have you ever been emotionally or sexually abused by your partner or someone important to you? 2. Within the last year, have you been hit, slapped, kicked or otherwise physically hurt by someone? 3. If pregnant have you been physically hurt by someone? 4. Within the last year, has anyone forced you to have sexual activities? 5. Are you afraid of your partner or anyone you listed above?
What questions are on the Abuse Assessment Screening Tool?
2., 3., 4. If yes -By whom: Husband, Ex-Husband, Boyfriend, Stranger, Other, Multiple; Total # of times?
5. Multiple (please list)
Someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. They have a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Most likely, they cannot return home or are afraid to do so. War and ethnic, tribal and religious violence are leading causes of individuals fleeing their countries.
What is the definition of a refugee?
Refugee- person outside the US asking for refugee status.
Educate about genetic predisposition and choice not to start by junior high level.
Screening tools such as CAGE or Rapid Alcohol Problems Screen (RAPS4)
Avoid relapse by remaining drug free, avoid triggers, talk about problems with non-judgmental person. Support groups.
What are the levels of prevention for addictions?
CAGE questionnaire, a brief and screening instrument, is an acronym for four questions: “Have you ever tried to Cut down your drinking; have people Annoyed you about your drinking; have you ever felt Guilty about your drinking; have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover (Eye opener)?”
Rapid Alcohol Problems Screen (RAPS4). Five-item instrument which provides a quick way for clinicians to determine who may have a drinking problem.