‘The Hidden Victims’–Family Violence in Kinship Care in Victoria

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-191
Author(s):  
Rachel Breman ◽  
Ann MacRae ◽  
Dave Vicary
Keyword(s):  
Family Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Kinship Care ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Close Family Member ◽  
The Family

Family violence is endemic. It has a dramatic and negative impact upon the victims and the family systems in which it occurs. While there is a growing evidence base to support our understanding, prevention and treatment of family violence, little is known about some of its “hidden victims” (e.g., kinship carers). In 2017, Baptcare commenced research with 101 kinship carers in Victoria to gain a better understanding of how family violence, perpetrated by the child's close family member once the placement started, was impacting on children and families. In this context, family violence means any act of physical violence, emotional/psychological violence, verbal abuse and property damage. The study utilised a mixed design methodology that specifically targeted kinship carers who had direct experience of family violence. Findings from this study demonstrated that (1) many kinship carers, and the children in their care, experienced family violence early in the placement, (2) that the violence occurred frequently and (3) the incidents of violence did not occur in isolation. Carers sought support from multiple sources to deal with the family violence, however, the study illustrated that the usefulness of these supports varied. Additionally, findings highlighted reasons why many kinship carers felt reluctant to file a report to end the violence. The study described in this paper is the first step in understanding and exposing this multifaceted issue and delineates some of the major issues confronting Victorian kinship carers experiencing family violence – and the support required to ensure the safety of them and the children they care for. This paper will describe the approach that Baptcare is taking to address family violence in kinship care in western metropolitan Melbourne. This is the second paper in a three-part series relating to family violence in kinship care.

‘It's Been an Absolute Nightmare’ – Family Violence in Kinship Care in Victoria

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Breman ◽  
Ann MacRae ◽  
Dave Vicary
Keyword(s):  
Family Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Kinship Care ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Mixed Design ◽  
Close Family Member ◽  
Out Of Home Care ◽  
Close Family

Kinship care has become the fastest growing form of out-of-home care in Victoria and is the preferred placement option for children who are unable to live with their parents. Little is known about family violence in kinship care that is perpetrated by a close family member of the child in care (usually the child's mother/father) against the carer(s) and children once the placement has started. In this context, family violence means any act of physical violence, emotional/psychological violence, verbal abuse and property damage. In 2017, Baptcare undertook research with 101 kinship carers to gain a better understanding of how family violence was impacting on children and families in kinship care in Victoria. The study used a mixed design that specifically targeted kinship carers who had direct experience of family violence during their placement. This study has demonstrated that significant amounts of violence from family members are being experienced by kinship carers in Victoria and the children in their care. As a response to these findings, Baptcare is proactively addressing family violence in kinship care, across a range of domains, to provide solutions to the issues identified in this research.

Child-Perpetrated Family Violence in Kinship Care in Victoria

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-197
Author(s):  
Rachel Breman ◽  
Ann MacRae ◽  
Dave Vicary
Keyword(s):  
Family Violence ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Kinship Care ◽  
Placement Stability ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Adolescent Violence ◽  
The Impact

There is growing evidence to support our understanding of adolescent violence in the home, however, there is a paucity of research about child-perpetrated violence that occurs within the context of kinship care. In 2017, Baptcare commenced research with 101 kinship carers in Victoria to gain a better understanding of how family violence was impacting on children and families. This research included a focus on child-perpetrated violence directed towards carers once the kinship placement commenced. In this context, family violence means any act of physical violence, emotional/psychological violence, verbal abuse and property damage caused by the child. This study utilised an online survey and semi-structured interviews that specifically targeted kinship carers who had direct experience of family violence. Findings demonstrated the disturbing types of child-perpetrated violent and aggressive behaviours kinship carers experienced. The data indicates that incidents of violence occurred early in the placement, they occurred frequently, and carers experienced multiple acts of violence from the child. The impact of the violence on the carer's household is significant in terms of the carer's health, wellbeing and placement stability. Further, the findings highlight the transgenerational nature of family violence in the context of kinship care in Victoria. The study described in this paper is the first step in understanding and exposing this complex issue and draws attention to some of the significant issues confronting Victorian kinship families experiencing family violence. This paper will describe the approach that Baptcare is taking to address family violence in its kinship-care programs.

scholarly journals Using The “Family Violence Flag” To Better Identify Harm Within Families

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Mereana White
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Family Violence ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Criminal Record ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of ◽  
Detrimental Impact

<p>This thesis looks at how the identification and recording of family violence offending in the criminal justice system could be improved. In doing so it examines s 16A of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011, which was introduced in 2019 to ensure “family violence offences” are identified as such on charging documents and on the offender’s criminal record. This provision is known operationally as the “family violence flag”. The role of the family violence flag in relation to risk assessment is considered, particularly its ability to reveal a perpetrator’s prior family violence offending. Research has shown that a history of family violence is the most consistently identified risk factor for intimate partner lethality and risk of re-assault. The potential of the family violence flag to improve the evidence-base of family violence offending in New Zealand is also considered, which is important given the prevalence and detrimental impact of family violence in New Zealand. Analysis suggests that despite its recent introduction, changes could be made to s 16A to increase its utility. Accordingly, reform options to s 16A are proposed to better achieve the policy intent of the family violence flag, strengthening both its application and subsequent use.</p>

scholarly journals Physical and Psychological Violence in Dating with Sleep Duration of Adolescents in Bantul Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Suci Musvita Ayu ◽  
Liena Sofiana ◽  
Dina Ayu Martantika ◽  
Erni Gustina
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Physical And Psychological Violence

Background: The trend of juvenile delinquency, especially Dating Violence (DV) is still very high. According to the Annual Records (Catahu), there were 2,073 cases in 2018. The Special Region of Yogyakarta ranked sixth as region with the highest DV cases in Indonesia, reaching 980 cases in 2018. In Bantul Regency, 80 cases were reported in 2018. Dating violence can have negative impact on the physical and psychological well-being of adolescents. Physical violence can lead to bruises and fractures while psychological violence affects the victims in the form of depression, stress, anxiety and sleep disturbances. This study aims to analyze the relationship between physical and psychological violence in dating with sleep duration of adolescents. Method: This research used quantitative research method with a cross sectional approach. Data were analyzed using chi square. The sample consisted of 314 high school students (15-19 years old) who were recruited using purposive sampling technique. Only subjects who have dated or are currently dating were included in this study. Results: The results showed that there was a relationship between physical violence in dating and sleep duration (PR = 1,165; 95% CI = 1,050-1,293; p<0.05). However, there was no relationship between psychological violence in dating and sleep duration (PR = 1,068; 95% CI = 0,957-1,192; p>0.05). Conclusion: The results suggest that there is a relationship between physical violence in dating and sleep duration. Teenagers are advised to take advantage of the PIK-R program at school or visit counseling teachers that can help them solving their problems.

scholarly journals Aspek Legal Spirit Undang-Undang Nomor 23 Tahun 2004 Tentang Penghapusan Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga

SASI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Elias Zadrach Leasa
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
The Family ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
The Law ◽  
Article 5 ◽  
Forms Of Violence ◽  
Domestic Violence Perpetrators

Families are places where everyone in the family feels safe and comfortable from acts o violence, but in reality violence also accurs whitin the family. The enactment of Law No. 23 of 2004 on the abolition of domestic violence (hereinafter referred to as the Law of Domestic Violence) aims to prevent all forms of domestic violence, protect domestic violence victims, prosecute domestic violence perpetrators, and maintain wholeness harmonious and prosperous households. In handling it is sometimes resolved peacefully. This raises the question of whether the Law on Elimination of Domestic Violence has guaranteed the settlement of Domestic Violence according to its objectives? All forms of violence against women and children constitute a violation of human rights, so it is necessary to be protected by their dignity and dignity and guaranteed their right to life in accordance with their nature and nature without discrimination. The Criminal Act contained in Article 5 of the Act states that prohibited violence is physical violence, psychological violence, sexual violence, or neglect of the household. Many cases of domestic violence are reported but not a few are repealed by the victim for various reasons, such as still loving the perpetrator, and the perpetrator is the breadwinner in the household. The resolution of cases of domestic violence is also up to the court's decision, but this certainly brings the consequences of the objective of the Law on Elimination of Domestic Violence. Despite all forms of prevention of domestic violence, protecting the victim, prosecuting the perpetrator is reached but if the case is passed on to the court decision whether the goal of maintaining a harmonious and prosperous household unity can be achieved. The resolution of domestic violence requires the wisdom of the Law Enforcers (Police, Prosecutors, Judges).

scholarly journals Exploring the effect of time and sex in family and community violence from 2008 to 2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevan Guilherme Nóbrega Barbosa ◽  
Lorrany Gabriela Rodrigues ◽  
Gizelton Pereira Alencar ◽  
Sérgio D’avila ◽  
Efigênia Ferreira e Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Violence ◽  
Community Violence ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Male Victims ◽  
Female Victims ◽  
Binomial Regression ◽  
Female Perpetrators ◽  
The Family

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of the time and the sex of victims and perpetrators on the rates of family and community physical violence in a Brazilian municipality over seven years (2008–2014). METHODS: We made a census analysis from non-fatal victims attended in the Forensic Institute of the Scientific Civil Police. The monthly and annual violence rates were calculated based on the population size of the municipality. Time series was evaluated by negative binomial regression models, based on the number of cases with population offset and considering the effect of the sex of victims and perpetrators. RESULTS: A total of 3,324 cases of family and 4,634 cases of community violence were analyzed. There was a significant increase in family violence rates for female victims and male perpetrators. Family violence rates were always higher for female victims than for male and it was always lower for female perpetrators than for male (p < 0.001). There was a lower risk of community violence for male victims after 2013 and a decrease of aggression perpetrated by men over time. Men and women were similarly affected by community violence; however, the perpetrators were more frequently men. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate a trend of increasing female victims in the family violence, mainly perpetrated by men. The reduction in community violence rates could be the result of policies to reduce crime.

scholarly journals CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN UKRAINE

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (20) ◽  
pp. 102-107
Author(s):  
O.S. Bondarenko
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Criminal Responsibility ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Criminal Liability ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
The Family ◽  
Economic Violence ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Individual

The article deals with criminal liability for domestic violence in Ukraine. For a considerable period of time, in many cultures and in different political regimes, the family has been considered the foundation of society. The priority of the family is enshrined in both international legal acts and the Basic Law of Ukraine. However, unfortunately, sometimes the family does not become an attribute of security and peace, but rather an attribute of quarrels, conflicts, and sometimes even of violence. Sociological surveys are also disappointing: almost 70% of women are subjected to various forms of domestic violence, and 35% of minors are systematically affected by abusive parenting. In view of the pressing social need to criminalize domestic violence, and in the context of Ukraine’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of and Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, a new Article 126-1 “Domestic Violence” was introduced in Criminal Code of Ukraine. The author analyzes the criminal responsibility for domestic violence through the prism of the composition of crime. It has been established that the main direct object of a domestic violence crime is the health of the individual. An additional optional object may be the person’s honor, his / her mental integrity, etc. The objective aspect of domestic violence can take three forms of expression: physical, psychological, and economic violence. The subject is special (a spouse or former spouse or another person who is in a family or close relationship). The subjective side of the crime is characterized by direct intent. It is concluded that the current construction of this crime is not in general contrary to the current legislation, but needs adjustments that can improve both the perception of the norm itself and the process of its implementation. Keywords: domestic violence, types of domestic violence, physical violence, economic violence, psychological violence, qualification of domestic violence, the victim of domestic violence.

scholarly journals Gambaran Verbal Abuse Orangtua pada Anak Usia Sekolah

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Novi Indrayati ◽  
Livana PH
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Verbal Description ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Purposive Sampling

Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak dipengaruhi oleh lingkungan dan keluarga. Peran orang tua dalam merawat anak dapat mempengaruhi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak. Kekerasan yang dilakukan oleh orang tua baik secara fisik maupun verbal akan berdampak negatif pada anak-anak. Kekerasan pada anak memiliki karakteristik yang berbeda, yaitu tindakan fisik, psikologis, kekerasan seksual dan penelantaran. Kekerasan fisik termasuk pemukulan, pelecehan, menampar, dan menendang, sedangkan kekerasan psikologis, misalnya, pelecehan / kekerasan verbal dengan kata-kata. Pelecehan verbal adalah semua bentuk ucapan yang memiliki sifat menghina, mematahkan, mengutuk, dan menakutkan dengan mengeluarkan kata-kata yang tidak pantas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui deskripsi verbal abuse orang tua pada anak usia sekolah di SD Negeri 1 Ngilir, Kabupaten Kendal. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 61 anak usia sekolah yang menduduki kelas 4, 5, dan 6 di SD Negeri 1 Ngilir di Kota Kendal yang dipilih secara purposive sampling. Uji statistik dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis univariat dengan distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas responden mengalami pelecehan verbal sebanyak 53 anak (86,9%). Peneliti lebih lanjut diharapkan untuk menambahkan variabel atau intervensi keperawatan yang mempengaruhi pemahaman orang tua tentang pengetahuan, dampak, dan pencegahan pelecehan verbal, sehingga orang tua dapat menjalin komunikasi yang lebih baik dengan anak-anak dan jumlah peristiwa pelecehan verbal dapat diminimalkan.Kata Kunci: kekerasan anak, usia sekolah, verbal abuseDescription of Verbal Abuse of Parents in School-Age ChildrenAbstractChild growth and development is influenced by the environment and family. The role of parents in caring for children can affect the growth and development of children. Violence committed by parents both physically and verbally will have a negative impact on children. Violence in children has different characteristics, namely acts of physical, psychological, sexual violence and neglect. Physical violence includes beatings, abuse, slapping, and kicking, while psychological violence, for example, verbal abuse/violence with words. Verbal abuse is all forms of speech that have insulting, snapping, cursing, and frightening qualities by issuing inappropriate words. This study aims to determine the verbal description of the abuse of parents in school-age children in SD Negeri 1 Ngilir, Kendal Regency. This study uses design descriptive research. The sample of this study was 61 school-age children who occupied grades 4, 5, and 6 in SD Negeri 1 Ngilir in Kendal City who were selected by purposive sampling. The statistical test in this study used univariate analysis with a frequency distribution. The results showed that the majority of respondents experienced verbal abuse as many as 53 children (86.9%). Further researchers are expected to add variables or nursing interventions that affect parents' understanding of knowledge, impact, and prevention of verbal abuse, so that parents can establish better communication with children and the number of verbal abuse events can be minimized.Keyword: child abuse, school age, children, verbal abuse

Violence in the Family: Morbidity and Medical Consumption

1988 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunilla Larsson ◽  
Mona Andersson
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Family Violence ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
The Family

Morbidity in homes, where family violence occurred, was investigated. Approximately 90% of the women and 60% of the men had been treated in hospital during a five-year period. Treatment in surgical department was most common. More women than men had symptoms indicating psychosomatic or indefinite aetiologies. One fifth of the women reported injuries due to physical violence. The medically certified illness for both men and women was about three times higher than in the general population. The children had twice as many admissions to hospital than controls. The diagnoses of the children were more frequently socially related. An early diagnosis of the family conditions and preventive measures are needed to safeguard against repeated battery and counteract social handicap.

Characteristics of Childhood Family Violence Experiences in Spanish Batterers

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626051989843
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Teva ◽  
Natalia Hidalgo-Ruzzante ◽  
Miguel Pérez-García ◽  
Natalia Bueso-Izquierdo
Keyword(s):  
Family Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Physical Punishment ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
The Family

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) constitutes a major public health problem worldwide. The existing links between childhood family violence experiences and perpetration of IPV during adulthood suggest that violence is transmitted across generations. The aims of this study were to provide new insights into characteristics of the history of childhood family violence in a sample of Spanish convicted male batterers and to examine what typology of batterer (specialist or generalist) is more likely to have had different types of childhood experiences of violence in the family context. Participants were 740 men convicted of IPV whose ages ranged from 18 to 71 years old ( M = 39.74; SD = 10.01). Of them, 305 men were classified as specialist batterers, and 391 men were classified as generalist batterers. Participants completed a questionnaire made ad hoc regarding family of origin violence and sociodemographic aspects. Results showed that, in comparison with generalist batterers, specialist batterers had higher likelihood of having experienced child abuse or maltreatment during their childhood, having experienced physical punishment and child neglect, having their father as the aggressor of such experienced situations of abuse, or maltreatment. Likewise, specialist batterers had higher likelihood of having been witnesses of family violence, having witnessed physical and psychological violence in the family, having witnessed their mother and siblings being the victims and their father being the aggressor when family violence occurred. This study emphasized the need for identifying children exposed to direct and indirect family violence because they could be a vulnerable group for future IPV perpetration. Moreover, variables related to childhood family violence must be considered when developing intervention treatment programs focused on male specialist batterers.

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