S
Interpersonal Violence
Interpersonal
Violence
(IPV)
What is Interpersonal Violence (IPV)
S When a person uses power and control over another through
physical, sexual, or emotional threats or actions, economic control,
isolation, or other kinds of coercive behavior
S Examples
S Dating/Relationship Violence
S Sexual Violence
S Stalking
S Bullying
S Hazing
S Abuse Source: Reachout.com
Why do they stay?
Prison Break
Why do they stay?
S FEAR – fears more violence
fears abuser will hurt children
fears abuser will hurt pets
fears abuser will hurt self
fears retribution
S LOVE – victim loves abuser and still has
hope
S LOSS -- of children
of identity
S DEPENDENT – financially,
socially
S EXPECTATIONS – normalcy
cultural
religious
family
S SHAME – low self-esteem
blames self
Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Sexual Violence
S Rape or penetration of victim
S Victim was made to penetrate someone else
S Unwanted sexual contact
S Non-contact unwanted sexual experiences
S Child sexual abuse
S Molestation May be a past or current
trauma
Source: Center for Disease Control
The mentor connection
S 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some
form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their
lifetime*
S 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have been the victim of an
attempted or completed rape in her lifetime**
Source: *National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
**Rape, Abuse and Incest Nation Network
The connection
S People who have been sexually assaulted are more likely to use drugs
than the general public.*
S 3.4 times more likely to use marijuana
S 6 times more likely to use cocaine
S 10 times more likely to use other major drugs
S Victims of IPV are 70 percent more likely to drink alcohol heavily than
those who did not experience IPV.**
Source: *Rape, Abuse and Incest Nation Network
** American Society of Addition Medicine
How can you help?
S Talk in a comfortable, safe place
S Convey care and concern
S I’m sorry you have to go through
something like that
S This is serious and important
S I believe you
S You are not alone
S This is not your fault
S There are resources available
S Remember that everyone heals and copes
differently
S Let them speak openly without judgment or
pressure to share more than they are ready to
S Avoid asking ‘why’ questions
S Avoid telling others information that you have
learned
Remain Available
National Resources
S National Sexual Assault Hotline
S 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
S Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network:
S www.rainn.org
S National Sexual Violence Resource Center
S www.nsvrc.org
S National Domestic Violence Hotline
S 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
S National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
S www.ncadv.org
S Love is Respect
S www.loveisrespect.org
S Know Your IX:
S www.knowyourix.org
Campus Resources -- UNR
S Confidential Victim Advocates: 775-771-8724
S Counseling Services: 775-784-4648
S Downing Clinic: 775-682-5515
S Victims of Crime Treatment Center: 775-682-
8684
S Title IX Office: 775-784-1547
S Office of Student Conduct: 775-784-4607
S Student Health Center: 775-784-6589
S Police Services Office (non-emergency):
775-784-4013
S Campus Escort: 775-742-6808
S Crisis Call Center/Sexual Assault Support
Services: 775-784-8090
Campus Resources -- TMCC
S Confidential Victim Advocates: 775-771-8724
S Counseling Center: 775-673-7060
S Victims of Crime Treatment Center: 775-682-8684
S Title IX Office: 775-673-7123
S Student Security Services: 775-673-7114
S Police Services Office (non-emergency): 775-674-7900
S Student Conduct Office: 775-673-7270
S Crisis Call Center/Sexual Assault Support Services: 775-784-8090

Interpersonal Violence

  • 1.
  • 2.
    What is InterpersonalViolence (IPV) S When a person uses power and control over another through physical, sexual, or emotional threats or actions, economic control, isolation, or other kinds of coercive behavior S Examples S Dating/Relationship Violence S Sexual Violence S Stalking S Bullying S Hazing S Abuse Source: Reachout.com
  • 4.
    Why do theystay? Prison Break
  • 5.
    Why do theystay? S FEAR – fears more violence fears abuser will hurt children fears abuser will hurt pets fears abuser will hurt self fears retribution S LOVE – victim loves abuser and still has hope S LOSS -- of children of identity S DEPENDENT – financially, socially S EXPECTATIONS – normalcy cultural religious family S SHAME – low self-esteem blames self Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • 6.
    Sexual Violence S Rapeor penetration of victim S Victim was made to penetrate someone else S Unwanted sexual contact S Non-contact unwanted sexual experiences S Child sexual abuse S Molestation May be a past or current trauma Source: Center for Disease Control
  • 7.
    The mentor connection S1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime* S 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime** Source: *National Coalition Against Domestic Violence **Rape, Abuse and Incest Nation Network
  • 8.
    The connection S Peoplewho have been sexually assaulted are more likely to use drugs than the general public.* S 3.4 times more likely to use marijuana S 6 times more likely to use cocaine S 10 times more likely to use other major drugs S Victims of IPV are 70 percent more likely to drink alcohol heavily than those who did not experience IPV.** Source: *Rape, Abuse and Incest Nation Network ** American Society of Addition Medicine
  • 9.
    How can youhelp? S Talk in a comfortable, safe place S Convey care and concern S I’m sorry you have to go through something like that S This is serious and important S I believe you S You are not alone S This is not your fault S There are resources available S Remember that everyone heals and copes differently S Let them speak openly without judgment or pressure to share more than they are ready to S Avoid asking ‘why’ questions S Avoid telling others information that you have learned Remain Available
  • 11.
    National Resources S NationalSexual Assault Hotline S 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) S Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: S www.rainn.org S National Sexual Violence Resource Center S www.nsvrc.org S National Domestic Violence Hotline S 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) S National Coalition Against Domestic Violence S www.ncadv.org S Love is Respect S www.loveisrespect.org S Know Your IX: S www.knowyourix.org
  • 12.
    Campus Resources --UNR S Confidential Victim Advocates: 775-771-8724 S Counseling Services: 775-784-4648 S Downing Clinic: 775-682-5515 S Victims of Crime Treatment Center: 775-682- 8684 S Title IX Office: 775-784-1547 S Office of Student Conduct: 775-784-4607 S Student Health Center: 775-784-6589 S Police Services Office (non-emergency): 775-784-4013 S Campus Escort: 775-742-6808 S Crisis Call Center/Sexual Assault Support Services: 775-784-8090
  • 13.
    Campus Resources --TMCC S Confidential Victim Advocates: 775-771-8724 S Counseling Center: 775-673-7060 S Victims of Crime Treatment Center: 775-682-8684 S Title IX Office: 775-673-7123 S Student Security Services: 775-673-7114 S Police Services Office (non-emergency): 775-674-7900 S Student Conduct Office: 775-673-7270 S Crisis Call Center/Sexual Assault Support Services: 775-784-8090

Editor's Notes

  • #6 The victim fears the abuser’s violent behavior will escalate if (s)he tries to leave. The abuser has threatened to kill the victim, the victim’s family, friends, pets, children and/or himself/herself. The victim loves his/her abuser and believes (s)he will change. The victim believes abuse is a normal part of a relationship. The victim is financially dependent on the abuser. The abuser has threatened to take the victim’s children away if (s)he leaves. The victim wants her/his children to have two parents. The victim’s religious and/or cultural beliefs preclude him/her from leaving. The victim has low self-esteem and believes (s)he is to blame for the abuse. The victim is embarrassed to let others know (s)he has been abused. The victim has nowhere to go if (s)he leaves. The victim fears retribution from the abuser’s friends and/or family.