That nurse also can establish a relationship. A relationship is critical because it usually takes many offers before help is accepted. That sixth time may be when they are ready. Don t give up Walker tells nurses not to feel as if they have failed if an offer of help is refused. You may not see the fruit of that effort for months or years.
Family violence is a very complicated phenomena.
Assessment alone can serve as intervention, Parker s study showed, because it acknowledges abuse as a serious issue. Like the young mother nailed into her home, most victims of domestic violence are separated from other people by their abuser. Nurses often have legitimate reasons to get past the barriers and to develop rapport and trust with the victim. They still have that crumpled card. These situations only get worse without intervention.