A PRESENTATION ON
What is Domestic Violence? It often refers to violence between spouses, or spousal abuse while attempting to physically or psychologically dominate others.
Different Types of abuse
• physical violence- is the intentional use of physical force with the potential for causing injury, harm, disability, or death
• Emotional abuse – nonphysical, often verbal assault on a person– usually critical, demeaning and emotionally devastating.
sexual abuse or incest- the use of physical force to compel a person to engage in a Different Types sexual act against their of will,abuse whether or not the act is completed
Threat of violenceBattering will likely escalate.
Economic deprivation- tactic used to control a relationship by preventing access to money or other economic resources.
Intimidation- Threatening to use power or control to get others to do what you want them to do
the cycle of abuse
Care for the domestically abused victims •Law that allow perpetrators to be removed from the home and provides for the victim getting full custody of her children. •Emotional Support •Self-help support groups. •Empowerment modeling.
Care for the domestically abused victims • Crisis Intervention • Crisis hot lines. • Shelters or other emergency residential facilities. • Medical services. • Transportation networks.
Care for the domestically abused victims • Access to a custody of children and property matters. • Financial support. • Restraining and protective orders. • Housing and safe accommodations. • Access to community services
Care for the domestically abused victims • Self-esteem and confidencebuilding sessions. • Parenting support services.
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Egger, G., Spark, R., Lawson, J., Donovan, R., Egger, G., & Donovan, R. (1999). Health Promotion Strategies & Methods. New York: McGraw-Hill. Ewles, L., & Simnett, I. (1998). Promoting Health. City: Bailliere Tindall. Green, L., & Kreuter, M. (7781). Health Promotion Planning. Palo Alto: Mayfield Pub. Co. Hubley, J., (1993). Communicating Health. New York: Macmillan. Redman, B., (1997). The Practice of Patient Education. St. Louis: Mosby
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DV module from NCM100A (Silliman University, Dumaguete)
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Presented by: Tabitha Faye V. Tagimacruz, SN – SUCN (2008)
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