Peer Response. Week-4, DQ-2. (CI)

Peer Response. Week-4, DQ-2. (CI)

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Discussion Topic.

Joyce is a 34-year-old woman who has been married 10 years. She has three children, all less than 10 years old: Sheena (age 9), Jack (age 6), and Beth (age 2). Her husband is a prominent attorney. They present an ideal picture of an upper-middle-class family. They live in a fashionable suburb. The husband has been successful to the extent that he has been made a full partner in a large law firm. The family is very active in church, the country club, and various other social organizations. Joyce is an active member of several charitable, civic, and social groups. Joyce’s initial call to the abuse center was vague and guarded. She expressed an interest in inquiring for “another woman” in regard to the purpose of the center. After she had received information and an invitation to call back, a number of weeks elapsed. Joyce’s second call occurred after receiving a severe beating from her husband.

Joyce tells the crisis worker in the phone:”Well, last night he beat me worse than ever. I thought he was really going to kill me this time. It had been building up for the past few weeks. His fuse was getting shorter and shorter, both with me and the kids. It’s his work, I guess. Finally he came home late last night. Dinner was cold. We were supposed to go out, and I guess it was my fault . . . I complained about his being late, and he blew up. Started yelling that he was gonna teach me a lesson. He started hitting me with his fists . . .knocked me down . . . and then started kicking me. I got up and ran into the bathroom. The kids were yelling for him to stop and he cuffed Sheena . . . God, it was horrible! (Wracked with sobs for more than a minute. CW waits.) I’m sorry, I just can’t seem to keep control.”

As the crisis worker:

1-What typical dynamics did you see occurring—denial, guilt, fear, rationalization, withdrawal, and so on—in the victim? How would you as the crisis worker handle them?
What are some of the domestic violence intervention strategies? Pick one and how would you apply it to the scenarioDiscussion Topic

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Crisis Discussion

Joyce, the crisis responder, is feeling various emotions, from denial and guilt to fear and withdrawal. The imprecise and guarded nature of her initial contact with the abuse center suggests she was hesitant to seek help or unclear about what to expect. She also seems to feel bad about herself, as seen by her repeated apologies for losing her self-control.

One must have empathy and sensitivity when dealing with such dynamics. As a crisis responder, I am responsible for telling Joyce that she is not crazy and that her sentiments are real. In addition, I would stress that the abuse she receives is not her fault and that she has a right to feel safe in her home. In addition, as a crisis worker, I must address these dynamics with empathy and without passing judgment (Newman et al., 2022). This approach entails making it possible for Joyce to talk about her emotions without worrying about other people’s thoughts. It is also crucial to provide her with real-world facts about domestic violence, like how common it is, that she is not at fault and that she has options besides staying with an abuser (Humphreys et al., 2019). I will also consider offering Joyce non-judgmental emotional support and encouragement while she works to improve her physical and mental safety.

Crisis intervention is one of the domestic violence intervention tactics I would use in this situation. The goal of any crisis intervention should be to alleviate immediate and immediate concerns (Al‐Dabbagh, 2020). The main focuses are emotional support, safety preparation, and referrals to other services like therapy and advocacy. I would offer Joyce emotional support by listening to her experience and acknowledging her emotions. In addition, I would assist her in formulating a plan to keep herself and her kids safe from further assault. Lastly, I would point Joyce toward counseling and advocacy resources that could aid her moving forward.

References

Al‐Dabbagh, Z. S. (2020). The role of decision‐maker in crisis management: A qualitative study using grounded theory (COVID‐19 pandemic crisis as a model). Journal of Public Affairs, 20(4), e2186.

Humphreys, C., Diemer, K., Bornemisza, A., Spiteri‐Staines, A., Kaspiew, R., & Horsfall, B. (2019). More present than absent: Men who use domestic violence and their fathering. Child & Family Social Work, 24(2), 321-329.

Newman, A., Eva, N., Bindl, U. K., & Stoverink, A. C. (2022). Organizational and vocational behavior in times of crisis: A review of empirical work undertaken during the COVID‐19 pandemic and introduction to the special issue. Applied Psychology, 71(3), 743-764.

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