Intimate Partner Violence and Children: Essentials for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health problem of epidemic proportions. IPV often starts early in adolescence and continues throughout an individual ’s lifespan. IPV is defined as abuse or aggression occurring in the context of a romantic relationship that is perpetrated by a current or former partner. IPV victims often experience severe psychological trauma, physical injury, and even death. The direct recipient of the violence is often not th e only individual impacted. Children are often peripheral victims of IPV.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research