In response to my collegue post, what differences were there between the type of violence you discussed and the type of violence your peer discussed? Discuss the differences and explain your reasoning. What factors lead to the differences, and are these important for a person in the field to recognize?
Collegue post #1:
In this week’s discussion, we had been asked to read over 27 pages on Family Violence: Treatment of Perpetrators and Victims. In addition, we had been asked to research different types of domestic violence and to discuss what we had found on the topic. This is to include any surprising findings as well, if there were different forms of domestic violence found within different groups.
Domestic violence is a form of violence that tends to fall within the realm of domestic abuse or intimate partner violence. The violence itself can be defined as behaviors within a relationship that is used to gain/ establish or maintain power and control over an intimate partner and or family members. According to Huss (2014), domestic violence can be referred to as any form of violence and harassment within a close social relationship. This means that this form of violence can happen to all races, any age groups, sexual orientation, religion, and gender.
Throughout my military career, I have witnessed many different forms of domestic violence in and out of the military community. As a military leader I had witnessed physical violence, sexual violence, emotional violence (verbal), psychological violence, spiritual violence, cultural violence, as well financial abuse. What I was surprised to learn was that each form of abuse mentioned is a type of domestic violence. The one form of violence I chose to discuss was cultural violence. With concerns to domestic violence, cultural violence can be said to be the actions of individuals and institutions that have been influenced by the norms, values, language, and other cultural factors that are like pollen floating in the air during springtime, it is everywhere. Cultural factors are ingrained in us from the day we are born and can play a role in either ending or perpetuating violence. Meaning that in some countries and communities/ cultures (let’s say IRAN), violence against another man could be considered a serious offense and warrant a sentence of death, yet violence against an intimate partner (woman) is often seen as acceptable. With knowing that cultural norms can play a big part in what the culture considers to domestic violence, it is important to acknowledge the cultural norms that victims can bring with them. By acknowledging the norms, a mental health professional can further understand how a different culture experiences and views domestic violence.
Reference
Huss, M.T. (2014). Forensic psychology: Research, clinical practice, and applications (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Collegue Post : After doing an extensive amount of research, I learned a lot about the different types of domestic violence. We know about the common types of abuse like emotional and physical, but there is much more when we look into the different types. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, between a man and a woman, woman and woman, or a man and a man. It also could happen to children or the elderly. A victim might be afraid to speak up due to fear, reactions of family and friends, victim-shaming, etc.
Last Completed Projects
| topic title | academic level | Writer | delivered |
|---|