Mental Health and Domestic Violence

3. Percent of intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors that report experiencing a new onset of psychiatric disorders.
4. Lundy Bancroft, author of Why Does He Do That? (2002), clarifies that an abusive partner’s “_____ _____ is unhealthy, not their psychology” (p. 38).
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.
9. An agreement between mental health providers and DV agencies that best supports DV victims.

1. Exposure to violent events can cause trauma and lasting changes to the ______ ______ in both children and adults.
2. Percent of Americans that experience mental illness. Mental illness often affects more victims than abusers.
5. Unconscious assimilation of blame for the abuse a victim receives from their intimate partner.
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.
7. A Hope’s Door program that helps victims plan for, and overcome barriers to, achieving financial independence.
10. Creates barriers to seeking or receiving mental health services needed for safety and optimum health.