Intimate Partner Violence on College Campuses PSA

This video was created for a class project in FCM 8420 Epidemiology at the University of Missouri, Columbia, Spring 2010. Every 9 seconds a woman is battered in the United States (National Statistics, 2010). One out of four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime (National Statistics, 2010). Studies conducted by the Surgeon Generals office reveal that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44, which is more common than automobile accidents, muggings, and cancer deaths combined (National Statistics, 2010). When alcohol or drugs are involved, the risk of severity and lethality of intimate violence increases (Sharps et al., 2003). Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious and ongoing issue on college campuses and sufficient evidence regarding the effectiveness of counseling for intimate partner violence is lacking (Rhodes & Levinson, 2003). In order to shed some light on this sensitive topic, our video focuses on the various types of IPV as well as highlights some information on places victims of IPV can go. Although the physical and sexual forms of IPV are more widespread and recognizable, emotional IPV is another form that occurs. The duration or frequency of IPV can vary as well as the severity, but regardless of the number of incidences or duration, no one should ever have to experience any form of IPV. All forms of IPV are preventable. Due to the overwhelming prevalence of IPV as a cause of injury to women, counselors on college campuses must be trained to understand the physical effects of abuse, along with the mental and emotional effects that are occurring. All of these factors regarding IPV must be examined for intervention and treatment to be effective. At the University of Missouri, the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center is an education and resource service for Mizzous students. RSVP Peer Educators, Greek Advocates, Stronger Together Against Relationship & Sexual Violence (STARS), and Men Against Relationship & Sexual Violence (MARS) are student organizations that help spearhead the efforts of RSVP. Depending on the need of the victim, RSVP can help victims of IPV seek the appropriate avenues of treatment, which may include: the MU Counseling Center, The Shelter, The Columbia Police Department, Attorneys on the MU campus, and the Student Conduct Office.
References

Daniels, K. (2005). Intimate Partner Violence and Depression: A Deadly Comorbidity. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. 43(1), 44-51.

Forke, C.M, Myers, R.K., Catallozzi, M., & Schwarz, D.F. (2008). Relationship Violence Among Female and Male College Undergraduate Students. Arch Pediatrics Adolescent Medical, 162(7), 634-641

Hove, M.C., Parkhill, M.R., Neighbors, C., McConchie, J.M., Fossos, N. (2010). Alcohol Consumption and Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration among College Students: The Role of Self-Determination. Journal of Studies on Alcohol or Drugs. 71(1). 78-85.

Intimate Partner Violence Can Lead to Serious Injury. Retrieved April 28th, 2010 from the Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/IntimatePartnerViolence/

National Statistics. Retrieved April 26th, 2010 from the Partnership Against Domestic Violence:
http://www.padv.org/statistics.aspx

Nicolaidis, C., McFarland, B., Curry, M., Gerrity, M. (2009). Differences in Physical and Mental Health Symptoms and Mental Health Utilization Associated With Intimate-Partner Violence Versus Childhood Abuse. Psychosomatics. 50(4), 340-346.

Rhondes, K.V., Levinson, W. (2003). Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: Clinical Applications. Journal of American Medical Association. 289(5). 601-605.

Saltzman L.E., Fanslow J.L., McMahon P.M., Shelley G.A. (2002). Intimate partner violence surveillance: uniform definitions and recommended data elements, version 1.0. Atlanta (GA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Available from the Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pubres/ipv_surveillance/intimate.htm

Stein, A., Tran, G., Fisher, B. (2009). Intimate Partner Violence Experience and Expectations Among College Women in Dating Relationships: Implications for Behavioral Interventions. Violence and Victims. 24(2). 152-162.

Music Hope by Kendra Springer

Created by Fiona Asigbee, Mary-Claire Howe, and Lindsay Parsons

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Intimate Partner Violence
• FCM 8420
• Spring 2010
• Domestic
• Violence
• DV
• IPV
• College
• Mizzou
• Sexual Violence
• Shelter
• Missouri
• Women
• Green Dot
• Relationship
• abuse

[kevinmac81]

ironic timing of this video...a University of Virginia lacrosse player was recently charged with murdering his female lacrosse partner after reports surfaced that it may be related to "intimate partner violence".

[lindsnp23]

@kevinmac81 Hey Kevin! Thank you for the feedback. The issue of IPV on college campuses is often looked over. Please share this video with friends so that they may also recognize the symptoms of IPV and share the National DV Hotline information. Thanks again for your comment!

[lordandreaix]

@lindsnp23 Well done video though, it is rather biased, DV, and IPV should not be tolerated in any form. Yet, there is no help for men.. I guess we are all doomed to be categorized as the abuser, and not ever seen as the abused. Why is this subject so gender biased, when domestic violence is not a gender issue? Please consider the male victims, as well..thank you. Regards, 6'3" former Commando, survivor of severe domestic violence, by a woman...

[lindsnp23]

@lordandreaix That is a great point. I would love to create another video geared towards men, but the assignment was to hover around two minutes in length. Though the images in this video only show MtoF IPV, the resources shown do apply to male victims. 'The Shelter', now known as 'True North', is a resource in my area that caters to men as well as women. The national hotline, 1-800-799-SAFE also caters to all genders. Thanks for the feedback!

[caliguy999]

*that a man has suffered and been disfigured then don't expect men to take rape or violence on women seriously either. Women are just making their own beds with men by choosing to act like sick fucks.

How can we as men take womens issues seriously one bit women roar in laughter at a mans extreme suffering at the hands if a woman?

Feminism has destroyed women as people. They are on sick mentally ill creatures. And if you think such creatures who could find ANY humor in something like this dese

[caliguy999]

Women can say all they want this isn't true but when I see so many behaving like sick cunts I must say, if it walks like a duck...

If male talk show hosts joked about rape or any violence on women you'd see women all l over rallying to get the show canceled. But since it's women laughing at oh a mans suffering then oh that's all GOOD!

If women on live tv are gonna roar in laughter at this, take it lightly, and women all over the country are gonna shout GOOD FOR HER and clap and applaud that s

[caliguy999]

Women on parenting sites like cafe mom and babycenter discussed this topic in glee and laughter saying "she's facing life in jail? Not fair!" and other mentally sick comments.

Women gasp in horror if a guy even slaps a women yet AT LEAST gets a smirk on her face when hearing about a man being sexually mutilated and tortured.

Women are clearly brainwashed by feminism, mentally sick CREATURES who insist on masquerading as HUMANS and so exalted civilized members of society.

[caliguy999]

The maker of this video is a sexist bitch.

She's one of the mentally ill feminized bitches who laughed along with Julie Chen and Sharon osbourne on CBS The Talk ladt summer, I'm sure, regarding the woman who drugged, tied up her husband cut off his penis and threw down the garbage disposal.

The female audience ROARED IN LAUGHTER and said "good for her!" as they gleefully laughed with the female panel hosts.

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@lordandreaix 

[lordandreaix]

Respond to this video...Well done video though, it is rather biased, DV, and IPV should not be tolerated in any form. Yet, there is no help for men.. I guess we are all doomed to be categorized as the abuser, and not ever seen as the abused. Why is this subject so gender biased, when domestic violence is not a gender issue? Please consider the male victims, as well..thank you. Regards, 6'3" former Commando, survivor of severe domestic violence, by a woman...

[lordandreaix]

Well done video though, it is rather biased, DV, and IPV should not be tolerated in any form. Yet, there is no help for men.. I guess we are all doomed to be categorized as the abuser, and not ever seen as the abused. Why is this subject so gender biased, when domestic violence is not a gender issue? Please consider the male victims, as well..thank you. Regards, 6'3" former Commando, survivor of severe domestic violence, by a woman...

[ThomasSobieck]

Cheers to "Domestic Violence"~finally getting the word out in simplistic and realistic language~time for everyone to get their heads out of the sand and to address this very important subject. Many women have to endure this day in and day out~it's so important for them to have support and understanding in order for them to cope and realize it's not their fault. Good job!