Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence (IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmɪt ˈpɑːrtnər ˈvaɪələns/), also known as IPV, is a serious, preventable public health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. The term originates from the combination of the words "intimate" (from Latin intimus meaning 'innermost') and "partner violence" (from Latin violentia meaning 'vehemence, impetuosity').
Definition
Intimate Partner Violence refers to any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological, or sexual harm to those in the relationship. It includes acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse, and controlling behaviors.
Types of IPV
There are four main types of Intimate Partner Violence:
- Physical violence: This involves a person hurting or trying to hurt a partner by hitting, kicking, or using another type of physical force.
- Sexual violence: This is forcing or attempting to force a partner to take part in a sex act, sexual touching, or a non-physical sexual event (e.g., sexting) when the partner does not or cannot consent.
- Stalking: This includes a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention and contact by a partner that causes fear or concern for one’s own safety or the safety of someone close to the victim.
- Psychological aggression: This is the use of verbal and non-verbal communication with the intent to harm another person mentally or emotionally, and/or to exert control over another person.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intimate Partner Violence
- Wikipedia's article - Intimate Partner Violence
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