This study examined whether interparental physical and psychological intimate partner violence (IPV) have additive effects on child threat appraisals and internalizing and externalizing symptoms, and whether relations between psychological IPV and child difficulties differ when physical IPV has occurred, as compared to when it has not occurred. Participants were 531 children (51% male) aged 7-10 years and their mothers. Children reported on IPV, and on their threat appraisals; children and mothers both reported on child internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Families participated in three assessments spaced 6 months apart. Results indicated that physical and psychological IPV had additive effects on child threat appraisals and child reports of disruptive behavior problems, but not on other measures of child internalizing or externalizing symptoms. Results of moderator analyses indicated that relations between psychological IPV and mothers' reports of child internalizing symptoms, and between psychological IPV and child reports of disruptive behavior problems were stronger when physical IPV had occurred. Notably, psychological IPV was also associated with child threat appraisals, anxiety symptoms, and disruptive behavior problems even in the absence of physical IPV. The findings suggest that in child and family research and service settings, when aspects of the interparental relationship are relevant, the risks posed by psychological IPV should be considered.

Objective: This study investigated the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced
both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and increased economic insecurity in food, phone/internet
services, health care, and housing. We also assessed sociodemographic differences associated with
increased economic insecurity among women and transgender/nonbinary adults since the start of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Method: An online, cross-sectional survey was administered to a general population
sample of women and transgender individuals in one Midwestern state (N = 1,169). Results: IPV
victimization during stay-at-home orders was associated with approximately three times higher odds of
housing insecurity (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.06, p < .001) and increased health care insecurity
(AOR = 2.95, p < .001) than those without victimization during stay-at-home orders, even after adjusting
for IPV immediately prior to the pandemic. Multiracial, pregnant, and sexual minority (defined as lesbian,
gay, bisexual, queer, or other sexual orientation [LGBQ+]) women and transgender/nonbinary individuals
were at elevated risk for specific forms of increased insecurity. Conclusions: Findings highlight the need for
continued COVID-19 legislation that enhances housing and rental support for populations most in need of
safe and stable housing, particularly survivors of IPV. Reduced access to health care limits IPV
opportunities for intervention and treatment. Expanding accessible and affordable health care options
during the COVID-19 pandemic can enhance the safety and well-being of survivors and increase
opportunities for providers to screen for IPV.

Objective: The study goals were: (a) to examine how women receiving treatment for intimate partner
violence (IPV) perpetration appraise their use of IPV and their need for change; (b) to determine whether
these appraisals of IPV perpetration are associated with other important clinical variables; and (c) to explore
gender differences in IPV appraisals. Method: During the intake assessment at a community-based IPV
treatment program, 51 women completed interview and self-report measures of their positive and negative
expectations regarding the effects of IPV perpetration, positive and negative immediate reactions following
IPV perpetration, motivation to change, trauma symptoms, depression, anger, emotion regulation, and
relationship problems. Results: Women who expect more negative effects from engaging in abuse reported
higher motivation to change, whereas those who experience more positive immediate reactions after IPV
reported lower motivation to change. Positive outcome expectancies of abuse perpetration were significantly correlated with depression, trauma symptoms, anger dyscontrol, emotion regulation difficulties,
relationship problems, and higher frequency of emotional and physical abuse perpetration. When compared
to a matched sample of men from the same treatment program (n = 51), women reported significantly lower
negative outcome expectancies of abuse perpetration and fewer negative immediate reactions following IPV
perpetration but did not differ in motivation to change. Conclusions: Women’s motivation to change
abusive behavior is associated with their IPV outcome expectancies and post-IPV reactions. Positive
anticipated effects of abuse appear to present a particularly important change target in developing genderresponsive interventions for women who commit IPV in their relationships.

To inform interpersonal models of intimate partner violence (IPV), the present study examines patterns of vocally encoded emotional arousal during the conversations of mixed-gender couples who reported on the extent of physical and psychological IPV and degree of relationship satisfaction (N = 149). All couples completed two problem-solving discussions. Emotional arousal was measured continuously during each conversation using vocal fundamental frequency. Contrary to expectations, results demonstrated that trajectories of arousal differed based on gender, IPV, and relationship satisfaction. Within conversations, men demonstrated linear increases in arousal at higher levels of IPV, suggesting that men may either struggle to contain their emotions or use heightened emotional expression as a conflict strategy in relationships with more extensive IPV. Conversely, women exhibited different trajectories of arousal depending on the combinations of relationship satisfaction and couple IPV, except at higher levels of their own satisfaction. Specifically, when women reported being highly satisfied in their relationships, they demonstrated similarly shaped trajectories across all levels of IPV and men's satisfaction. Together, this suggests that women's higher relationship satisfaction may buffer their emotional expression, although this may not always be adaptive within the context of relationships with extensive IPV. Overall, this study offers insight into the dynamic interpersonal processes linked with relationship distress and IPV and implies the need for a more nuanced, interpersonal research agenda for IPV research.

L’association Droits d’urgence agit depuis 1995 en menant des permanences juridiques auprès de plus de 80 000 personnes chaque année. Les équipes salariées et bénévoles vont à la rencontre des publics en situation d’exclusion, aux côtés d’autres professionnels médico-sociaux. La fermeture des lieux d’accueil liée au premier confinement a évidemment bouleversé le fonctionnement des permanences. Passé la phase de surprise et de sidération initiale, nous avons repensé nos pratiques.
Cette crise sanitaire a exacerbé les violences conjugales. Si la prise en charge des victimes au point d’accès au droit du 20e arrondissement a été suspendue en présentiel, elle a été maintenue par téléphone et email. Lorsque l’accueil physique et les déplacements des victimes et des professionnels ont été contraints, d’autres outils ont émergé. En particulier, le site DroitDirect.fr a été déployé en urgence à Paris en avril 2020.
En conclusion, l’action de Droits d’urgence revêt une importance particulière en temps de crise sanitaire, qui accentue la vulnérabilité. Nous avons collectivement réussi à maintenir le contact avec les structures partenaires, les professionnels et surtout avec les usagers. Concernant les violences conjugales, le présentiel reste indispensable, mais des solutions et méthodes de travail complémentaires émergent. Il faut capitaliser sur ces enseignements et pérenniser les pratiques vertueuses.

Des menaces, des cris, des coups même... à la maison! Ça te dit quelque chose? Des enfants, des jeunes, ont voulu partager leur expérience pour que cesse la violence. Un petit livre qui témoigne. Des leçons de vie qu'on n'oublie pas. Simon Lapierre et Isabelle Côté font partie du collectif de recherche féministe anti-violence FemAnVi qui cherche à mobiliser, soutenir, et réunir les chercheur.e.s, les étudiant.e.s, les intervenant.e.s et les militant.e.s contre la violence faite aux femmes.

Que se passe-t-il dans la tête des personnes qui commettent des actes de violence ? Celles qui tuent un ami ou un parfait étranger ? Celles qui agressent sexuellement un enfant ? Qu’est-ce qui motive ces personnes à agir de façon immorale et incompréhensible pour la majorité de la population ? Malgré qu’il n’existe pas de réponses simples à ces questions, ce livre sur les violences familiales et sociales propose quelques pistes d’explication de la dynamique interne, des enjeux psychosociaux et intrapsychiques des auteurs de différentes formes de violence contre autrui. Cet ouvrage offre une compréhension du fonctionnement psychique des individus auteurs de violences familiales et sociales, et permet, à travers la perspective psychodynamique, de saisir l’irrationalité et le sens des passages à l’acte violent. Il met en évidence ce qui semble sous-tendre les comportements de violences et apporte ainsi des pistes de prévention et d’intervention nécessaires en fonction des besoins de ces personnes. Ce livre s’adresse aux étudiants, professeurs, chercheurs, cliniciens et tout les intervenants oeuvrant dans le domaine de la violence familiale et sociale, ou même ceux qui sont en contact avec une clientèle présentant un risque de passage à l’acte violent. À travers l’exploration et l’élaboration de portraits cliniques des auteur(e)s de violences conjugales, d’homicides conjugaux et extrafamiliaux, d’homicides de masse, et même de violences sexuelles, cet ouvrage collectif permettra aux lecteurs d’arrimer les connaissances théoriques et empiriques à la réalité clinique.

Objective: Substantial literature has indicated that witnessing partner violence (WPV) is correlated with poor emotional, behavioral, and functional outcomes and is often associated with exposure to other potentially traumatic events. Young children are often overrepresented in the WPV group. This study fills an important gap in the literature by examining the association between WPV and other co-occurring trauma types and the association of early exposure to WPV with polyexposure, symptoms, and functional impairment. Method: Data from 8,446 youth presenting for clinical evaluation at a National Child Traumatic Stress Network Center were analyzed to examine (a) the association of WPV with polyexposure (defined as 4 or more trauma types); (b) the specific contribution of WPV in the context of polyexposure to posttraumatic stress, internalizing and externalizing symptoms, comorbid psychiatric conditions, functional impairment, and service utilization; and (c) the consequences of early exposure to WPV. Results: Youth with WPV were more likely to experience polyexposure than were youth without WPV (OR = 2.35, 95% confidence interval (CI) [2.11, 2.62]). When polyexposure was included in regression models, WPV was significantly associated with higher mean scores of functional impairment. Moreover, WPV before age 2 resulted in significantly greater risk of polyexposure than did WPV at age 7 or older (OR = 1.54, 95% CI [1.27, 1.86], for ages 7-10 and OR = 1.36, 95% CI [1.08, 1.72], for ages 11 and older). Conclusion: Early screening and intervention for WPV is needed to prevent polyexposure as well as impairments associated with both WPV and polyexposure.

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Les objectifs du présent guide sont de contribuer à mieux faire connaître les limitations fonctionnelles et d’aider à déterminer en quoi consistent les obstacles à l’inclusion des femmes qui vivent avec de telles limitations ainsi qu’à mettre en place des mesures simples et concrètes pour améliorer la capacité d’accueil et d’accompagnement des maisons. Ces gestes s’appuient d’abord sur une meilleure connaissance de la réalité de ces femmes. Cette préoccupation constante de l’accessibilité universelle profite à toutes les femmes aux prises avec la violence conjugale.

Pourquoi certaines personnes malheureuses, insatisfaites ou même maltraitées dans leurs relations amoureuses éprouvent-elles de la difficulté à y mettre un terme? Pourquoi, lorsqu'elles y parviennent, retournent-elles auprès de celui ou celle qui leur fait du mal, ou entreprennent-elles une nouvelle relation tout aussi malsaine et destructrice?

Cet ouvrage répond à ces questions et s'adresse à ceux et celles qui souhaitent effectuer un véritable changement de modèle dans leurs relations personnelles et amoureuses. Il se veut un guide et un soutien pour aider les lecteurs et lectrices à cheminer de façon consciente, éclairée et surtout avec bienveillance envers eux-mêmes, à travers les étapes du retour vers soi et de la reconquête de son pouvoir personnel.

Le repérage de la réactivation de traces psychiques de violences conjugales anciennes dans le cadre d’entretiens de recherche réalisés dans une recherche doctorale sur la construction du maternel en situation de naissances prématurées renseigne sur les liens entre narcissisme et subjectivation. À partir de l’analyse de neuf entretiens de recherche menés avec deux femmes enceintes hospitalisées pour menace d’accouchement prématuré (MAP) et une femme enceinte pour laquelle la grossesse se déroule sans particularités médicales, nous tenterons d’éclairer le nouage complexe entre violences conjugales passées, grossesse et risque de prématurité.