Helping Our Aging Community Live Violence Free
What Is IPV?
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, preventable public health problem that affects millions of Americans.
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
The term “intimate partner violence” describes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy. (CDC, 2018)
Elder abuse is an intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult.
IPV Risk Factors
Relationship Factors
- Marital conflict-fights, tension, and other struggles
- Jealousy, possessiveness, and negative emotion within an intimate relationship
- Marital instability-divorces or separations
- Dominance and control of the relationship by one partner over the other
- Economic stress
- Unhealthy family relationships and interactions
- Association with antisocial and aggressive peers
- Social isolation/lack of social support
Community Factors
- Formal services, such as respite care for those providing care to elders, are limited, inaccessible, or unavailable
- and associated factors (e.g., overcrowding, high unemployment rates)
- Low social capital-lack of institutions, relationships, and norms that shape a community’s social interactions
- Poor neighborhood support and cohesion
- Weak community sanctions against IPV (e.g., unwillingness of neighbors to intervene in situations where they witness violence)
- High alcohol outlet density
Societal Level: A Culture Where:
- There is high tolerance and acceptance of aggressive behavior
- Health care personnel, guardians, and other agents are given greater freedom in routine care and decision making
- Family members are expected to care for elders without seeking help from others
- Persons are encouraged to endure suffering or remain silent regarding their pains
- There are negative beliefs about aging and elders
Our Services
Hidddden No More has licensed and unlicensed mental health clinicians, case managers, and administrative staff here to help you during your journey to a violent free lifestyle.
- Trauma-Informed Care
- In-home and virtual crisis counseling
- Case Management
- Referrals to community resources
- Support with primary care
- Psychiatric Nursing Care in-home and virtual
- Training for mental health and medical professionals using the Save An Aging Life App
- …..And More!!
If you are looking to refer your patient, love one, family or friend to HNM for Trauma-Informed Care services, click the button below to complete the form and someone from our office will call you to set up an intake appointment.
