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Forensic Assessment
Published in Louis B. Schlesinger, Sexual Murder, 2021
The defense psychologist administered the TAT, wherein B gave repetitive stories of “women being beaten by the men, or even killed, and the women taking the men back with a promise that it will not happen again.” According to the psychologist, B does not report the traditional signs of trauma associated with battered woman syndrome, although, based on B’s history, one would not expect to see signs of psychological trauma. In persons who have a history of abusing substances, the trauma is obscured by the drug use. In fact, it is likely that the alcohol and drug use were B’s way of coping with the psychological pain and trauma of her abuse.
Glossary of terms
Published in Patricia A. Murphy, A Career and Life Planning Guide for Women Survivors:, 2020
Mental impairment: The definition is based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as follows: mental or psychological disorder including emotional or mental illness, specific learning disabilities, mental retardation, organic brain syndrome. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) have been found to be common outcomes of the trauma of rape, battering, and incest. See post-traumatic stress disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, battered woman syndrome, and rape trauma syndrome.
Can the Ethics of Care Handle Violence?
Published in Christine M. Koggel, Joan Orme, Care Ethics, 2019
Let’s consider, first, violence in the family. How the ethics of care might not be satisfactory in dealing with domestic violence was raised as a problem by feminists in the early period of interest in the ethics of care. A battered woman who continues to care for and empathize with her batterer may increase the harms she and her children suffer and worsen the effects of his violent tendencies. What seems to be needed in the face of domestic violence is the superior force of law with its stern enforcement, not caring sympathy.
Recognising Narcissistic Abuse and the Implications for Mental Health Nursing Practice
Published in Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 2019
In previous years, domestic violence was discussed more commonly in terms of physical assault which can be argued mirrored a more straightforward process for prosecution, as the damage was visible and more easily evidenced. Terminology which was once used such as ‘battered woman’ yet again placed an emphasis on physical injury and did not support those in the helping professions to also consider more invisible signs of abuse and injury (Shipway, 2004). A contemporary outlook on abuse both legally and from the helping professions recognises non-physical aspects incorporating emotional and psychological abuse as key components, with women reporting that these aspects of abuse are often more damaging to them than physical aspects (Baldry, 2003; Lawrence, Yoon, Langer, & Ro, 2009; Tolman, 1992). With regards to criminal prosecution, it has been reported that specialist police officers can lack the skills to tackle domestic violence effectively which may involve recognising patterns of dangerous behaviour. This is especially apparent when there is no overt physical violence but where psychological intimidation and controlling behaviour may be evident and can equally lead to fatal outcomes (HMIC, 2014). The Department of Health (2017) state that domestic abuse is a serious health and criminal concern and that health professionals are in a prime position to identify and interject domestic violence by providing further support and safety. However in order to do this professionals need training on identifying aspects of abuse, early identification and interventions. A study involving 2,500 women engaging in domestic violence services reported that prior to receiving this specialist help, just under half the women had seen a GP an average of 5.3 times and one in five had attended Accident and Emergency Departments as a result of the abuse (Safe Lives, 2012).