Definition of Family Violence Exam

Definition of Family Violence Exam Family Maltreatment -Definition-defined as abused that involves minimal physical or sexual endangerment Family Violence -Definition-defined as abuse that results in serious physical injury or sexual violation emotional, physical, or sexual abuse of one family member by another - family violence includes family members acts of omission or commission resulting in physical, sexual, emotional, neglect or other forms of maltreatment that hamper individuals. Myths about Family Violence -Definition-Family Violence is uncommon -1,200 die anually of child abuse and neglect -50% of homicide victims under the age of 10 killed by family members -2,387 people were killed by their family member in 2001 -Every year 3000 Americans are killed by family members Family Violence has reached epidemic levels - a lot more report/brought up to light -women can escape now -more awareness -Risk markers cause family violence -Victims ask for it -Family violence "just happens" and we should not make too much of it. -Minor acts of family violence are tribal and inconsequential.