Mental Health and Domestic Violence

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Across
  1. 3. Percent of intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors that report experiencing a new onset of psychiatric disorders.
  2. 4. Lundy Bancroft, author of Why Does He Do That? (2002), clarifies that an abusive partner’s “_____ _____ is unhealthy, not their psychology” (p. 38).
  3. 8. The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) “________” card can be hidden in a phone case, lists rights pertaining to victims, and a the NYS DV hotline number. Often given to victims by their counselors/therapists.
  4. 9. An agreement between mental health providers and DV agencies that best supports DV victims.
Down
  1. 1. Exposure to violent events can cause trauma and lasting changes to the ______ ______ in both children and adults.
  2. 2. Percent of Americans that experience mental illness. Mental illness often affects more victims than abusers.
  3. 5. Unconscious assimilation of blame for the abuse a victim receives from their intimate partner.
  4. 6. When mental illness and abuse occur at the same time, they are said to ________. Even if your partner does have a mental illness, there is never an excuse for abuse.
  5. 7. A Hope’s Door program that helps victims plan for, and overcome barriers to, achieving financial independence.
  6. 10. Creates barriers to seeking or receiving mental health services needed for safety and optimum health.