A PRESENTATION ON

What is Domestic Violence?

It often refers to violence between spouses,
or spousal abuse while attempting to
physically or psychologically dominate
others.

Different Types of abuse

 physical violence- is the

intentional use of physical
force with the potential for
causing injury, harm,
disability, or death

 Emotional abuse
nonphysical, often
verbal assault on a
person usually
critical, demeaning
and emotionally
devastating.

sexual abuse or incest- the use of physical

force to compel a person to engage in a
Different
Types
sexual
act against
theirof
will,abuse
whether or not
the act is completed

Threat of violenceBattering will likely

escalate.

Economic deprivation- tactic

used to control a relationship by
preventing access to money or other
economic resources.

Intimidation- Threatening to use power or

control to get others to do what you want
them to do

the cycle of abuse

Care for the domestically abused

victims
Law that allow
perpetrators to be removed
from the home and
provides for the victim
getting full custody of her
children.
Emotional Support
Self-help support groups.
Empowerment modeling.

Care for the domestically abused

victims
Crisis Intervention
Crisis hot lines.
Shelters or other
emergency residential
facilities.
Medical services.
Transportation
networks.

Care for the domestically abused

victims
Access to a custody
of children and
property matters.
Financial support.
Restraining and
protective orders.
Housing and safe
accommodations.
Access to community
services

Care for the domestically abused

victims
Self-esteem and
confidencebuilding
sessions.
Parenting
support
services.

References

Egger, G., Spark, R., Lawson, J., Donovan, R., Egger, G., &
Donovan, R. (1999). Health Promotion Strategies & Methods. New
York: McGraw-Hill.
Ewles, L., & Simnett, I. (1998). Promoting Health. City: Bailliere
Tindall.
Green, L., & Kreuter, M. (7781). Health Promotion Planning. Palo
Alto: Mayfield Pub. Co.
Hubley, J., (1993). Communicating Health. New York: Macmillan.
Redman, B., (1997). The Practice of Patient Education. St. Louis:
Mosby

DV module from NCM100A (Silliman University, Dumaguete)

Pictures from deviantart.com

Presented by:
Tabitha Faye V. Tagimacruz, SN SUCN
(2008)

FOR VIEWING