Continuing Education At Home
Professional Counselor - MFT - NBCC
Spousal / Partner Abuse
Credits
2.5 NBCC CE credit hours training
Cost
$15.63
Source
Robert A. Yourell
Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
Course Description
Improve your understanding of domestic violence scenarios with this Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) course. IPV, also referred to as spousal abuse, describes any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm (World Health Organization, 2018). It includes acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviors. IPV therefore falls under the broader category of 'domestic violence', an all-encompassing term that may also refer to the abuse of children, elders, or any other family member within a household.
Male partners or ex-partners are by far the most common perpetrators of IPV. Recent studies have shown that it occurs across all socioeconomic, cultural and religious backgrounds. According to the report Violence Against Women Prevalence Estimates published by the United Nations in 2018, 1 in 3 women experience spousal abuse globally. The ecological model, which suggests that violence is a result of forces working at four different levels—individual, relational, community, and societal—is the most popular paradigm for analyzing violence. Some of the more consistent factors associated with IPV include low level of education, harmful use of alcohol and drugs, economic stress and acceptance of violence.
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
Course Description
Improve your understanding of domestic violence scenarios with this Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) course. IPV, also referred to as spousal abuse, describes any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm (World Health Organization, 2018). It includes acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviors. IPV therefore falls under the broader category of 'domestic violence', an all-encompassing term that may also refer to the abuse of children, elders, or any other family member within a household.
Male partners or ex-partners are by far the most common perpetrators of IPV. Recent studies have shown that it occurs across all socioeconomic, cultural and religious backgrounds. According to the report Violence Against Women Prevalence Estimates published by the United Nations in 2018, 1 in 3 women experience spousal abuse globally. The ecological model, which suggests that violence is a result of forces working at four different levels—individual, relational, community, and societal—is the most popular paradigm for analyzing violence. Some of the more consistent factors associated with IPV include low level of education, harmful use of alcohol and drugs, economic stress and acceptance of violence.
Prevalence and Nature of Intimate Partner Violence
Defining Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) has also been referred to as domestic violence (DV) and spousal abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (1998), IPV is a serious, preventable problem affecting millions of Americans. IPV refers to physical, sexual, or psychological harm caused by a current or former romantic partner or spouse in heterosexual or same-sex couples. The relationship may or may not involve sexual intimacy.
IPV varies across the continua of severity and frequency. Research is showing subtypes of violent and victim partners, the importance of context (the situation), the use of alcohol, mental and personality impairments, and other factors with clinical implications.
Saltzman et al. (2002) identifies four primary types of IPV. They are:
Defining Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) has also been referred to as domestic violence (DV) and spousal abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (1998), IPV is a serious, preventable problem affecting millions of Americans. IPV refers to physical, sexual, or psychological harm caused by a current or former romantic partner or spouse in heterosexual or same-sex couples. The relationship may or may not involve sexual intimacy.
IPV varies across the continua of severity and frequency. Research is showing subtypes of violent and victim partners, the importance of context (the situation), the use of alcohol, mental and personality impairments, and other factors with clinical implications.
Saltzman et al. (2002) identifies four primary types of IPV. They are:
- Physical violence: The intentional use of physical force where such force ma
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