Interpersonal Violence

Interpersonal Violence

1. Interpersonal Violence Interpersonal Violence (IPV)

2. What is Interpersonal Violence (IPV) 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 Examples Dating/Relationship Violence Sexual Violence Stalking Bullying Hazing Abuse Source: Reachout.com

3. Why do they stay? Prison Break

4. Why do they stay? FEAR – fears more violence fears abuser will hurt children fears abuser will hurt pets fears abuser will hurt self fears retribution LOVE – victim loves abuser and still has hope LOSS -- of children of identity DEPENDENT – financially, socially EXPECTATIONS – normalcy cultural religious family SHAME – low self-esteem blames self Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

5. Sexual Violence Rape or penetration of victim Victim was made to penetrate someone else Unwanted sexual contact Non-contact unwanted sexual experiences Child sexual abuse Molestation May be a past or current trauma Source: Center for Disease Control

6. The mentor connection 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* 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

7. The connection People who have been sexually assaulted are more likely to use drugs than the general  public.* 3.4 times more likely to use marijuana 6 times more likely to use cocaine 10 times more likely to use other major drugs 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

8. How can you help? Talk in a comfortable, safe place Convey care and concern I’m sorry you have to go through something like that This is serious and important I believe you You are not alone This is not your fault There are resources available Remember that everyone heals and copes differently Let them speak openly without judgment or pressure to share more than they are ready to Avoid asking ‘why’ questions Avoid telling others information that you have learned Remain Available

9. National Resources National Sexual Assault Hotline [phone]-HOPE (4673) Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: www.rainn.org National Sexual Violence Resource Center www.nsvrc.org National Domestic Violence Hotline [phone]-SAFE (7233) National Coalition Against Domestic Violence www.ncadv.org Love is Respect www.loveisrespect.org Know Your IX : www.knowyourix.org

10. Campus Resources -- UNR Confidential Victim Advocates: 775-771-8724 Counseling Services: 775-784-4648 Downing Clinic: 775-682-5515 Victims of Crime Treatment Center: 775-682-8684 Title IX Office: 775-784-1547 Office of Student Conduct: 775-784-4607 Student Health Center: 775-784-6589 Police Services Office (non-emergency): 775-784-4013 Campus Escort: 775-742-6808 Crisis Call Center/Sexual Assault Support Services: 775-784-8090

11. Campus Resources -- TMCC Confidential Victim Advocates: 775-771-8724 Counseling Center: 775-673-7060 Victims of Crime Treatment Center: 775-682-8684 Title IX Office: 775-673-7123 Student Security Services: 775-673-7114 Police Services Office (non-emergency): 775-674-7900 Student Conduct Office: 775-673-7270 Crisis Call Center/Sexual Assault Support Services: 775-784-8090