Intimate Partner Violence [1]
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is “physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner.”
A partner could be a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, etc.
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“This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy.”
Intimate Partner Violence can also be known as Domestic Violence.
An intimate partnership involves [2]:
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Emotional closeness
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Regular contact
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Ongoing physical/sexual contact
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The pair identifies themselves as a couple
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Knowledge of/familiarity with the other’s life
The main types of intimate partner violence are [2]:
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Sexual violence: rape, coercion and/or unwanted sexual interactions
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Stalking: harassment or threats that make the victim feel unsafe
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Physical violence: any kind of non-sexual acts of violence including hitting, choking, or threatening with weapons
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Psychological aggression: name calling, insults, humiliation and/or coercion that is used to try to control or threaten the victim
These forms of violence can happen once, a few times, or repeatedly over time.
Sources:
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Intimate Partner Violence.” 2018.
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/index.html.
[2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Intimate Partner Violence: Definitions.” 2018. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/definitions.html.
Video Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. “What is Intimate Partner Violence?” 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuMCzU54334.
Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Sexual Assault Hotline from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Teen Dating Violence (from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
Child Abuse [3-6]
Child abuse is when any adult causes harm to a child physically, emotionally or sexually.
Neglect is also a form of child abuse. Neglect means failing to protect a child from harm or not providing for the child's needs.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are stressful, negative encounters that happen to a child.
ACEs can affect a person for the rest of their life and may lead to risky behaviors, chronic health problems, and early death.
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"Safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments are essential... to assure all children reach their full potential."
Sources:
[3] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Child Abuse and Neglect: Definitions.” 2018.
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/definitions.html.
[4] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “About Adverse Childhood Experiences.” 2016. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/aboutace.html
[5] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Essentials for Childhood Framework: Creating Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships and
Environments for All Children." 2018. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/essentials.html.
[6] MedlinePlus. "Child Abuse." 2017. https://medlineplus.gov/childabuse.html.
Video Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. “What are Child Abuse and Neglect?”
Resources
Columbia Gorge Children's Advocacy Center
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline (971-673-7112)