Brandon Coberly

Jacquie Pinkerton

Sarah Jordan Welch

What is non-physical abuse

Who is impacted by non-physical abuse

Indicators of non-physical abuse

Risk factors for non-physical abuse

Crisis intervention strategies

Psychological or emotional abuse involves trauma to the survivor caused by acts, threats of acts, or coercive tactics (CDC)

•Controlling what the survivor can and cannot do •Withholding information from the survivor •Isolating the survivor from friends or family •Using money that is the survivor’s •Humiliating the survivor •Prohibiting access to transportation or telephone •Smashing objects or destroying property •Denying the survivor access to money or other basic resources

Examples

Positive correlation to physical abuse

Statistically significant predictor of future violence

Negative health outcomes for the individual and/or family

Depression

Chronic anxiety

Hypervigilance

Somatic symptoms

Decreased productivity

Can occur between Intimate partners

Co-workers

Parent-child

Perpetrated by men and women

Violence is violence

Blames others for their Feelings and problems

Observed or reported verbal abuse

Rigid sex/gender roles

History of abuse

Jealousy observed or stated

Controlling of financial matters

Social isolation from friends and family

Low self-esteem, emotional dependence

Low income

Aggressive or delinquent behavior as a youth

Alcohol and substance abuse

Depression

Propensity for anger and hostility

Antisocial personality traits

Borderline personality traits

Unemployment

Desire for power and control in relationships

Relationship Factors

Marital conflict-fights, tension, and other struggles

Marital instability-divorces or separations

Dominance and control of the relationship by one partner over the other

Economic stress

Unhealthy family relationships and interactions

Community Factors

Poverty and associated factors

Low social capital lack of institutions, relationships, and norms that shape a

community's social interactions

Weak community sanctions against IPV

Societal Factors

Traditional gender norms

Psychological consequences Emotional disorders Behavioral disorders

Social consequences Social isolation Strained relationships

Health conditions

Negative health behaviors Engaging in high-risk sexual behavior Using harmful substances Unhealthy diet-related behaviors

Children Increased risk of becoming perpetrators of violence Behavioral problems Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD

Societal cost Medical and mental healthcare (treatment, ER visits,

medications) Approx. $4.1 billion

Loss of productivity (unemployment, time not working due to health problems) Approx. $1.8 billion

Criminal Justice system Exact amount unknown

CDC, 2003

Self-determination

Safety Planning

Support and provide information to facilitate accessibility of resources

Be considerate of gender power dynamics

Meet the client where they are

Strengths based perspective

Early identification

Parent Training

“Promote respectful, nonviolent relationships.”

-CDC

Empowerment

Skill Building

Psychotherapy

Social Supports

What would you do?

Youth Older Adults Adult

CDC www.cdc.gov/injury 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)

http://www.aplaceofhelp.com/

http://www.safeplaceolympia.org/

http://crisisclinic.org/

http://ywca.org/

http://enddomesticabuse.org/

http://wscadv2.org/aboutdv.cfm

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/