Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Intimate Partner Violence




Chapter 7 is about intimate partner violence. It goes into detail about various theories of intimate partner violence and the different forms of IPV such as violence against women and men. It also talks about sexual offenses such as marital rape and date rape, and reasons as to why women remain with their abuser. I chose this chapter because I am interested in helping victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and creating awareness. People in society have a tendency to "victim blame" and can easily ask why these women stay in violent relationships. They too often say they must "like it" if they are still in it, however, they don't realize there are too many factors and dynamics as to why they DON'T leave. I am particularly interested in the "sexual offenses" part of this chapter. It amazes me that it wasn't until 1993 that marital rape finally became a crime in all the 50 states of America. Elements of IPV are also mentioned in our textbook in Chapter 10: Adult Perpetrators.


20 Reasons Why She Stays A Guide for Those Who Want to Help Battered Women
is an article that talks about the different reasons why
women stay with their abusive partner. This may happen because they may not have the financial stability to be a single parent, or they cannot afford the justice system. This article mentions how society is asking the wrong questions. They always focus on the victim saying why doesn't "she" change, why doesn't "she" do something about it, instead of what can we do to stop "him", how can we prosecute "him". I chose this article because it mentions Lenore Walker's Cycle of Violence Theory that was also discussed in this chapter.
McGee, S. G. S. (1995). 20 reasons why she stays a guide for those who want to help battered women. Retrieved from http://www.ncdsv.org/images/20ReasonsWhySheStays.pdf


Power and Control Wheel helps explain the elements of a battering relationship.
- Can be found in Chapter 10.














 

Internet Sites:

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is a great resource on the web. It talks about an overview of domestic violence as it relates to different types of abuse such as elder abuse, teen dating violence,  child abuse, and intimate partner violence. It gives great statistics and links to much information about IPV. 


Vision 
To end domestic, sexual and individual violence and victimization in our communities.

Mission
ATVP promotes peace, equality and justice for all on the Palouse, and provides a safe environment for victims and survivors, offering professional assistance to support an individual’s choice.

I believe this is a great agency that does their best to uphold their vision and mission statements. They do a great job at advocating for victims of abuse. The type of advocacy that they provide is legal advocacy, medical advocacy, and advocacy based counseling. They have many services that are free to primary and secondary victims and survivors. They have many other services that are free and confidential such as a 24 hour hotline, support groups, and confidential shelter.


Date rape drug suspected in reported sex assault: This is an article about a man who used Rohypnol "roofie" "date rape drug" on a woman. He used this drug to sexually assault her.

                                                      Intimate Partner Violence Video









Lyrics to Face Down by the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Song from the above video:
Hey, girl, you know you drive me crazy
one look puts the rhythm in my hand.
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down.

Cover up with makeup in the mirror
tell yourself, it's never gonna happen again
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you.

Do you feel like a man when you push her around?
Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's going to end
as your lies crumble down, a new life she has found.

A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wade around forever, you will surely drown
I see what's going down.

I see the way you go and say you're right again,
say you're right again
Heed my lecture.

Do you feel like a man when you push her around?
Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's going to end
as your lies crumble down, a new life she has...

One day she will tell you that she has had enough
It's coming round again.
[x2]

Do you feel like a man when you push her around?
Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's going to end
as your lies crumble down, a new life she has...

Face down in the dirt, she said,
"This doesn't hurt", she said,
"I finally had enough."



















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