Partner Violence

Question 1

How many women experience domestic violence in her lifetime?

Answer 1

25%

1 in 4 women

Question 2

3 things needed for intimate partner violence

Answer 2

Pattern
Intent
Negative impact

Question 3

How many children are living in homes where domestic violence occurs

Answer 3

15.5 mil

Question 4

% of homicides due to Intimate partner violence (IPV)

Answer 4

33% women

4% men

Question 5

Risk factors for IPV

Answer 5

Pregnancy
Young age
Single/divorced

• NOT risk factors
• SES
• Race
• Lvl of education
• Employment
• Insurance status

Question 6

Common trauma responses

Answer 6

1. hyperarousal
2. Intrusion
   - reexperiencing events
3. Constriction or avoidance

Question 7

Colorado law on physical abuse

Answer 7

All acute injuries thought to be due to injury due to an intimate partner MUST be reported to the police in the jurisdiction of your office