Chapter Seven: Community Violence and Violence Prevention
Chapter Seven: Community Violence and Violence Prevention
Practical Application: Book Activity
Practical Application
Setting the Scene
Mary Lou: Intimate Partner Violence in Later Life
Watch this video by visiting https://youtu.be/B7N8CRorUvg
Think About It
Consider Mary Lou’s experience as showcased in the video.
- Were you surprised that Mary Lou was a victim of domestic violence?
- What from Mary Lou’s experience indicated she was in a domestic violence situation?
- Was Mary Lou exhibiting any risk factors for domestic violence?
- If you had a patient like Mary Lou, what would you do if they exhibited clues that they were experiencing domestic violence?
- What role does a therapist play in treating those who experience domestic violence? How can you, as a nurse, work with therapists in these situations?
Think About It: Other Examples
- You are working in the sexually transmitted infection (STI) department at the local health department. A 21-year-old transgender man comes in to be treated for syphilis. As a part of their visit, you interview the patient about their current relationship. They confide that their partner can be very controlling and, on more than one occasion, has hit him.
- What types of violence might you identify from their story?
- What steps would you take after learning about this violence?
- How does the patient’s transgender status impact your treatment?
- You are interviewing a 12-year-old at the pediatrician’s office, and after reviewing their record, you note that they have a history of being physically abused and neglected by their parents. You also know that their parents are divorced, and their mother is incarcerated.
- What types of violence might you identify from their story?
- What steps would you take after learning about this violence?
- How does the ACE study come into your evaluation?
- What adverse impacts might the child experience later in life, based on the ACE study?
Practical Application: Additional Guidance
Exercise Title
Understanding and Addressing Community Violence Application Practice
Objectives
- Promoting Awareness:
- Discuss the impact of community violence on public health.
- Recognize the role of nurses in violence prevention.
- Assessment Methods:
- Familiarize students with various assessment tools to evaluate community violence.
- Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing case scenarios.
- Collaboration:
- Understand the collaborative role of nurses and therapists in addressing violence.
Preparing for the Exercise
- Review the Chapter Material:
- Read Chapter Seven: Community Violence and Violence Prevention.
- Understand key concepts related to intimate partner violence, child abuse, and other forms of violence.
- Gather Resources:
- Collect relevant materials, including textbooks, articles, and online resources.
- Explore real-world examples (videos, case studies) to illustrate different forms of violence.
Exercise Components
- Introduction (15 minutes):
- Briefly introduce the purpo