domestic violence from a cop and a docs perspective
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From a Cop and a Doc’s perspective
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Domestic Violence is:
The use of physical force by one adult member of the house
hold against another adult
member.
Domestic Violence is:
The use of physical force by one adult member of the house
hold against another adult
member.
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The first thing you should know is:
Domestic Violence is a Crime.
The first thing you should know is:
Domestic Violence is a Crime.
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Statistical FactsStatistical Facts
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1500 women are killed by their partners annually.
1500 women are killed by their partners annually.
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30% to 50% of all women murdered are killed by their
partners.
30% to 50% of all women murdered are killed by their
partners.
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Up to 6 million women are believed to be beaten in their
homes annually.
Up to 6 million women are believed to be beaten in their
homes annually.
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90% of battered women never report their abuse.90% of battered women never report their abuse.
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According to AMA, Domestic Violence kills as
many women every five years as was killed in the
Vietnam War.
According to AMA, Domestic Violence kills as
many women every five years as was killed in the
Vietnam War.
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Battering contributes to 25%-50% of all suicide
attempts by women.
Battering contributes to 25%-50% of all suicide
attempts by women.
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4 million women are beaten severely enough
that they require police or physician attention.
4 million women are beaten severely enough
that they require police or physician attention.
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1 out of every three women seen in ER are victims of Domestic
Violence per the AMA.
1 out of every three women seen in ER are victims of Domestic
Violence per the AMA.
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The CDC states that ER visits for battering
victims is more than for muggings, rapes and
traffic accidents combined.
The CDC states that ER visits for battering
victims is more than for muggings, rapes and
traffic accidents combined.
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95% of victims are female.
95% of victims are female.
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Weapons are used 30% of the time.
Weapons are used 30% of the time.
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50% of all homeless women and children are
fleeing Domestic Violence.
50% of all homeless women and children are
fleeing Domestic Violence.
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In spite of hotlines, shelters and public
awareness the number of assaults has remained the
same over the past decade.
In spite of hotlines, shelters and public
awareness the number of assaults has remained the
same over the past decade.
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Do I have your attention yet? Do I have your attention yet?
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Why and how does this happen?
Why and how does this happen?
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The Victim The Victim
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Learned helplessness is the most commonly
shared trait.
Learned helplessness is the most commonly
shared trait.
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Usually associated with poor self image and low
self esteem.
Usually associated with poor self image and low
self esteem.
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In the 1800s, spousal abuse became such a problem that some
progressive laws were passed to help protect
abused women.
In the 1800s, spousal abuse became such a problem that some
progressive laws were passed to help protect
abused women.
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The classic being the rule of thumb.
The classic being the rule of thumb.
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In 1824 a Mississippi court held that a husband could use corporal punishment against his wife without
prosecution.
In 1824 a Mississippi court held that a husband could use corporal punishment against his wife without
prosecution.
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In 1874 the North Carolina Supreme court stated,
“ If no permanent injury has been inflicted nor dangerous violence
shown by the husband , it is better to shut out the public gaze and leave the parties to forgive
and forget.”
In 1874 the North Carolina Supreme court stated,
“ If no permanent injury has been inflicted nor dangerous violence
shown by the husband , it is better to shut out the public gaze and leave the parties to forgive
and forget.”
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In 1895 several states enacted the Married
Women’s Property Act. This allowed women to own their own property and assault was grounds
for divorce.
In 1895 several states enacted the Married
Women’s Property Act. This allowed women to own their own property and assault was grounds
for divorce.
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Steps to
Destruction
Steps to
Destruction
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There are two types of onset
1. Immediate - 15%
2. Slowly progressive - 85%
There are two types of onset
1. Immediate - 15%
2. Slowly progressive - 85%
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2. Slowly progressive2. Slowly progressive
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The verbal and physical reign of terror usually starts within the first two to four years of
marriage.
For those spouses that have endured both, verbal abuse is worse than physical abuse.
The verbal and physical reign of terror usually starts within the first two to four years of
marriage.
For those spouses that have endured both, verbal abuse is worse than physical abuse.
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Isolation is the main ingredient.
Isolation is the main ingredient.
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Your mother hates me!
Your mother hates me!
DO
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you to have your freedom.
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Your brothers and sisters are jealous.Your brothers and sisters are jealous.
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You can’t control your spending.
You can’t control your spending.
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The batterer takes control of her
paycheck, her bank account and credit
cards.
The batterer takes control of her
paycheck, her bank account and credit
cards.
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Some batterers go through the trash to find and check store receipts to check on
spending.
Some batterers go through the trash to find and check store receipts to check on
spending.
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He becomes so socially obnoxious
that all other couples refuse to associate
with them.
He becomes so socially obnoxious
that all other couples refuse to associate
with them.
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Your fat, dumb and
unexciting.
Your fat, dumb and
unexciting.
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If you’d only do things right in the first place, I
wouldn’t have to hit you so much!
If you’d only do things right in the first place, I
wouldn’t have to hit you so much!
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And most of all,
IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!
And most of all,
IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!
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The BattererThe Batterer
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The essence of Domestic Violence for the male is
power and control over his mate.
The essence of Domestic Violence for the male is
power and control over his mate.
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Comes from all levels of
the socio-economic
ladder.
Comes from all levels of
the socio-economic
ladder.
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Abusive men universally minimize the abuse and
blame the woman.
Abusive men universally minimize the abuse and
blame the woman.
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Has trouble admitting his own shortcomings.
Has trouble admitting his own shortcomings.
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Some batterers are
successful, handsome,
well liked and charming in
public.
Some batterers are
successful, handsome,
well liked and charming in
public.
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They hold traditional male superiority stereotypical sex roles.
They hold traditional male superiority stereotypical sex roles.
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If she just wouldn’t screw up, I wouldn’t have to hit her so much.
If she just wouldn’t screw up, I wouldn’t have to hit her so much.
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The kid FactorThe kid Factor
Older children in the family soon learn they can control mom by playing dad.
Older children in the family soon learn they can control mom by playing dad.
They also learn that if mom leaves, they’re next.They also learn that if mom leaves, they’re next.
In some cases, older children may try to
intervene with the expected results of hospitalization of
the child.
This is usually rare because child abuse is reportable.
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Cycle of ViolenceCycle of Violence
1. Tension Phase1. Tension Phase
2. Acute battering phase2. Acute battering phase
3. Loving / contrition phase3. Loving / contrition phase
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Tension PhaseTension Phase
She tries to please every whim, by walking on egg shells.
She tries to please every whim, by walking on egg shells.
She tries to anticipate every need.
She tries to control his environment to keep him on an even keel.
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Acute Battering PhaseAcute Battering Phase
He becomes violent with the slightest provocation.He becomes violent with the slightest provocation.
He’s extremely irrational.
Any unanticipated event sets him off.
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Loving / Contrition PhaseLoving / Contrition Phase
I’m sorry, I didn’t hurt you that bad, did I?I’m sorry, I didn’t hurt you that bad, did I?
I’ll never do it again sweetie,please give me another chance.
What can I do to make it up to you.
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Loving / Contrition PhaseLoving / Contrition Phase
Often, women will intentionally precipitate the
battering phase prior to holidays and birthdays so
those events go well.
Often, women will intentionally precipitate the
battering phase prior to holidays and birthdays so
those events go well.
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Why can’t she leave?Why can’t she leave?
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Fact: Most women leave 6-7 times before they are able to break their ties to the abuser.
Fact: Most women leave 6-7 times before they are able to break their ties to the abuser.
Fact: The most common time for murder of the spousal victim is during and right after she leaves.
Fact: The most common time for murder of the spousal victim is during and right after she leaves.
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2. Fear that he will kill the kids2. Fear that he will kill the kids
3. No money3. No money
4. No family support
1. Fear!1. Fear!