Essay On Intimate Partner Abuse

Many people in society are affected by violence and abuse. Domestic abuse refers to abuse against intimate partners, child, and elders. Abuse takes on many different forms physical, sexual, emotional and neglect when it comes to children and the elderly. Intimate partner abuse are violent acts done to but not limited to just women or heterosexual couples but it can happen to men and couples of the same sex. Children exposed intimate partner abuse can cause harm to their developmental and psychological health. Child abuse offenders are not just parents or guardians but usually someone close to the child. It is the law that healthcare providers who suspect child abuse be mandatory reporters by contacting child protective services to investigate. Elderly abuse happens when older adults can no longer care for themselves independently. The National Center on Elderly Abuse categorizes abuse in three forms domestic and institutional elder abuse, and self-neglect (Blais & Hayes, 2016).

According to Blais and Hayes (2016), violence in the community happens in neighborhoods and within the school setting. Children and the elderly are a particular concern when it comes to violence in communities. Children exposed to violent acts are more susceptible to aggressive behaviors
Horizontal or lateral violence refers to violence against a nurse by another nurse. Examples of horizontal or lateral violence include “ . . . undermining activities, withholding information, sabotage, scapegoating and backstabbing” (Blais and Hayes, 2016, p. 448). This puts the nurse often times in an ethical dilemma that produces anxiety and stress that could potentially affect their ability to do their job. The Center for American Nurses suggest a zero-tolerance policy should be effective in every healthcare setting to show these behaviors will not be tolerated (Blais & Hayes,