Dating Violence in Adolescents

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Education 6717

Catherine Tansley

July 28th, 2010
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Violence

Gender and Stereotypes Dating Violence

Ecological Model

Resources


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Violence is an action or lack of action that

contributes to the maltreatment or neglect of

others.

Any harm against a person that violates that

persons right to be safe.

Centred around exertion and control.


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Cultural

Physical

Emotional

Financial

Sexual

Spiritual


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According to the National Longitudinal Survey of Children andYouth, approximately 71% of youth in Canada report being in arelationship by the age of 15.

51% of Canadian women report having experienced one incidentof physical or sexual violence since the age of sixteen.

1 in 4 women will be sexual assaulted.

Estimated only 1% of date rapes are reported to police.

Only 6% of sexual assaults are reported to police.

78% of attackers are known by the victim prior to the attack.

8 out of 10 female students have been sexually harassed atschool.

60% of college aged males indicated they would commit a sexualassault if they were certain they would not be caught.

4 out of 5 female undergraduate students surveyed at CanadianUniversities said they had been victims of violence in a datingrelationship.


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Tension Building Stage

During this phase, the abusive partnerbecomes increasingly more irritable, jealous,

demanding, controlling, and impatient. The

victim becomes more agreeable and

accommodating as an attempt to keep thepeace.


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Explosion Stage

An incident occurs, which will be blamed on

the victim, triggers the abusers rage; and thevictims attempt to calm the abuser fail. This

incident may be physically violent and will also

involve other types of violence including

shouting, belittling and destruction ofproperty.


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Honeymoon Stage

The abuser becomes apologetic and loving.

They often express signs of love and assures itwill never happen again. For a period of time

things may be ok and the victim believes the

abuser is hopeful that they made a fresh start.

The peace that occurs at this stage convincesthe victim to stay and that it is worthwhile to

continue in the relationship.


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When is the Victim most likely to leave?

Usually during the later stages of the tension

building stage since they are familiar with thepattern and knows what is coming.

When is the Victim least likely to leave?

Usually during the Im Sorry phase since this

is the time when the abuser is on their best

behaviour.


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As time progresses in the cycle of violence:

-the violent episodes become more frequentand severe

-the relationship is characterized by thetension building stage

-the Honeymoon stage may disappearaltogether and be replaced with apathy on the

part of the offender


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There are many stereotypes in our society that

encourage or normalizes violent acts.


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As children, girls are allowed and encouraged

to express their emotional reactions such as

fear and sadness. Their toys are designed for

passive play with an emphasis on developing

relationships and homemaker skills.

Women are expected to be more passive,

cooperative and dependant.

In heterosexual families, women are

expected to assume the role of nurturer.


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As children, boys are allowed to express

anger physically. Their toys are more action

oriented.

Men are expected to be strong, independent,

aggressive and competitive.

In heterosexual families, men are expected

to be in control of their household and by

association, everyone in it.


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Because a man is brought up to believe that he

should always be in control of his life, problems

will occur when he is faced with a world that he

cannot completely control.

When a man is faced with a workplace or

community that he cannot control he may feel

the need to control something else his partner.

Because women are brought up to be passive, to

please others, and to avoid confrontation, the

woman in the situation will not resist so the man

is successful.


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Perceptions

Quiz


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Difficult to know the prevalence because many youth are

not aware it is occurring and do not often disclose

emotional abuse to adults.

Dating Violence occurs more often in a serious

relationships rather than causal ones. Intimate partner violence in the LGBT community is a

serious issue that remains unreported and unresearched.


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In same-sex relationships it is often dismissed as, boys

will be boys or it challenges the myth that women are

inherently non violent.

It is not limited to a particular social class, or any singleethnic or racial group. Everyone is at risk.


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Dating abuse can surface at a moments notice

without prior warning, many times there are

significant signals which indicate abuse. These

behaviours are recognized as abuse.


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Fear of the abuser

Self blame

Minimization of the issue Loyalty or love for the abuser

Social or religious stigma

Lack of understanding
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Dating is a normal part of teen development.

Dating is part of the experimentation in which

they form their own identity and find out who

they are.

Two-thirds of adolescent dating violence in a

relationship reported that someone else saw the

violence that was experienced.

Peers have an important role to play in helping

other adolescents deal with being victimized.

Studies have shown that African American middle

school youth report more regularly than youths

from other ethnic backgrounds. This may reflect

the cultural values around family connections.


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Mexican American youths would report less and ifthey did they would report to their family members,specifically older brothers or fathers.

Youth do not often tell adults about dating violencebecause they feel that someone would get in troubleand that the power would be taken away from themand the adults would take control.

There is a fine balance between protecting a victimand supporting the empowerment of adolescentsstrong developmental thrust towards independence

- Weisz and Black, 2009

Dating violence has been found more in ruralareas than urban areas. Why do you think this isso?


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This 2006 film is about teen dating abuse and violence shows real teens telling their

stories of dating abuse and violence. The film describes how dating abuse and

violence starts, how it progresses, how the abuser acts, and how to recognize it.

Causing Pain: Real Stories if Dating Abuse and Violence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Ctwk8R470


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Unsure of what constitutes abuse

Unsure how to best intervene

Uncomfortable dealing with the victim orabuser

Discovering unresolved personal issues or

abuse of your own

Sometimes finds oneself blaming victim


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As illustrated in the model there are biological, social,cultural and economic factors and norms at each layer thatmay increase mens risk of perpetrating violence and awomans risk of experiencing it.

factors include: Witnessing marital violence or experiencing abuse as a child;

having an absent or rejecting father; and substance abuse atthe individual level.

Marital conflict; male control over family wealth and decision-making; and age and education disparities between spouses atthe relationship level.

Lack of economic opportunities for men; negative influence of

social peers; and womens isolation from family and peers atthe community level.

Social norms granting or tolerating male control over femalebehaviour; acceptance of violence as a conflict resolutionmethod; concepts of masculinity linked to dominance, honouror aggression; and rigid gender roles at the societal level.


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What do you

think?

Comments and

Concerns?


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I have the right to:

Ask for a date

Refuse a Date

Suggest activities on a date

Have my limits and values respected

To be heard

Refuse touch

Refuse to lend money

Have my own feelings and be able to express them Refuse sex at any time

Have friends and space aside from my partner


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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador ViolencePrevention Initiativehttp://www.gov.nl.ca/vpi/index.html

Various Presentations and WorkshopsNewfoundland Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centrehttp://www.nlsacpc.com/

The Empowerment Project Curriculum for young womenFredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre

Men for Change Healthy Relationships CurriculumHalifax, Nova Scotia

http://www.m4c.ns.ca/
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Lloyd, S. , Emery, B. (2000). The Dark Side of Courtship: Physical and Sexual Aggression.

California: Sage Publications.

Sanders, S. (2003). Teen Dating Violence: The Invisible Peril. New York: Peter Laing.

Weisz,A., Black,B. Help Seeking and Help -Giving for Teen Dating Violence. The

Prevention Researcher. 16(1) 2009:12-16. Web. 24 July 2010.

Weisz, A., Black, B. (2009) Programs to Reduce Teen Dating Violence & Sexual Assault.

New York: Columbia Press University.

Violence Awareness & Action Training, Participants Guide. Government of

Newfoundland and Labrador. May 2010.

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