definition for: #IPVaswell
2 Definitions for Hashtag #IPVaswell
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Advocating FOR and listening TO those who have experienced or been exposed to intimate partner violence.
Intimate partner violence is a common source of physical, psychological, and emotional stress. In the United States, approximately 1.5 million women and 834,700 men annually are raped and/or physically assaulted by an intimate partner.
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As difficult as intimate partner violence (IPV) is for the victim, the toll on children in these settings is severe. Each year, 1 in 15 children in the United States is exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV). Even worse, domestic violence is among the leading causes of homelessness in children. These troubling statistics are only a few of many that speak the profoundly damaging effects of domestic violence on children.
Many children witnesses of domestic abuse may experience:
Slower cognitive development
Lack of conflict resolution skills
Pro-violence attitudes
Belief in male privilege
Disregard for rules and authority
Little to no interest in academics and future education
Long-Term Problems
Children of abuse are more likely to emulate the unhealthy behaviors they experienced growing up. As adults, they are more likely to enter into abusive relationships, face legal troubles and continue to suffer from mental and emotional complications.
Other long-term problems for children of abuse include:
Inability to maintain healthy personal and professional relationships
Difficulty connecting with others and forming new relationships
Boys being more likely to become abusers as adults, and girls being more likely to become victims
Depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
Other Factors that Put Children at Risk of Domestic Violence
No two children will react the same to domestic abuse. Some children demonstrate resiliency, while others develop more obvious outward signs of turmoil and distress. Regardless of the reaction, all children exposed to intimate partner violence are at a greater risk of developing unhealthy behaviors as a result.
Factors that influence the impact of domestic violence on children may include the following:
Severity of the violence
Age of the child (younger children usually exhibit more emotional and psychological distress)
Elapsed time since exposure (fewer effects are seen as time passes)
Gender (in general, boys tend to act out and girls tend to withdraw)
Direct abuse of the children.