Lecture Notes: Intimate Partner Violence (Part 1)

Introduction

• Speaker: Belinda James from St. Louis, Missouri.
• Institution: Missouri Institute of Mental Health.
• Focus: Part 1 of a series on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
• Platform: Project DEH High Incorporated.

Program Details

• Open captioning and several educational links provided.
• Audience encouraged to submit questions via chat throughout the lecture.
• Part 2 will cover practical tools for addressing IPV.

Speaker Background

• Belinda James:
  • Advocate for children, youth, and families.
  • Credentials from Southern Illinois University, Washington University, and more.
  • Experience in mental health, communications, and trauma recovery.
  • Current CEO of Project DEH High Incorporated.

Objectives of the Workshop

• Define intimate partner violence.
• Identify effects of IPV on individuals involved.
• Address mental health issues connected to IPV.
• Encourage self-assessment among providers to identify barriers.

What is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

• Definition: Pattern of behavior to control another person in a relationship.
• Types of Abuse:
  • Physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual.
  • Economic, verbal, sexual, intimidation, coercion, deprivation, stalking.
• Affected: All demographics can be affected including any age, race, or sexual orientation.
• Statistics: 1 in 4 women report experiencing IPV; affects children and adolescents significantly.

Effects of IPV

• On Women: Largest number of survivors.
• On Children:
  • Witnessing IPV can lead to trauma.
  • Behavioral issues and mental health impacts such as depression, anxiety.
  • Long-term effects include increased likelihood of engaging in violence.
• Pregnancy: IPV affects pregnant women and fetuses through stress and trauma.
• Statistics on Children:
  • Boys witnessing violence are more likely to become abusers in adulthood.
  • Girls exposed are more likely to enter abusive relationships.

Special Populations

• Elderly: Affected but less discussed.
• LGBTQ+ Community: Significant reports of IPV.
• Male Survivors: Less likely to report due to societal stigma.

Barriers to Addressing IPV

• Survivor Barriers:
  • Fear, loss of status, economic dependence, family concerns.
  • Safety concerns, isolation, religious/cultural beliefs.
• Provider Barriers:
  • Lack of training on IPV; time constraints prevent inquiry.
  • Judgmental attitudes and possible breaches of confidentiality.
• Cycle of Violence:
  • Consists of calm phase, tension-building, abusive incident, and reconciliation.
  • It's a cycle that can be predictable and difficult to break.

Strategies for Change

• Recognizing IPV as a public health issue.
• Encouraging professional development and mandatory training in IPV for service providers.
• Utilizing strength-based models and motivational interviewing.
• Importance of individual counseling to address IPV.
• Building therapeutic alliances to support survivors.

Questions and Discussion

• Challenges in couple counseling for IPV.
• Importance of addressing IPV both for the individual and children involved.
• Encouragement for open discussions and further training.

Closing

• Participants urged to join the next session for practical applications and tools.
• Contact opportunities for further questions and continuous discussion encouraged.

Additional Information

• Resources: Support groups for adolescents, professional development training.
• Next Steps: Part 2 will provide practical tools and language for engaging with clients affected by IPV.
• Audience Engagement: Continuous opportunity for questions and feedback.