Unmasking the Lethality of Family Violence
Cracking Addiction5 Jul 2023

Unmasking the Lethality of Family Violence

Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Steve Herd delve into the grim reality of family violence, exposing its potential for lethality. They focus on key risk factors, including the perpetrators' behaviour towards pets and their use of jealousy as a tool for control. The discussion begins by highlighting the alarming connection between the mistreatment of animals and domestic violence.

Steve Herd emphasises that harm to pets serves as a significant risk factor, revealing the narcissism and psychopathy behind the abusers' actions. Animals and people become pawns in their need for dominance, erasing any notion of respect for their victims. Dr. Armstrong further elucidates how the mistreatment of pets reflects the perpetrators' hunger for control. Their narrative of blame and avoidance of responsibility sets the stage for further violence. Dr. Armstrong chillingly suggests that targeting and harming pets often precede the escalation to harming a partner, indicating the dire situation at hand.

The conversation then delves into the risk factors associated with lethality in family violence. Jealousy emerges as a toxic and obsessive behaviour, capable of being misinterpreted as an expression of love. Steve Herd and Dr. Armstrong explore the concept of Othello syndrome, characterised by delusional jealousy that can lead to tragic consequences, as seen in the Shakespearean play. Sexual violence takes centre stage as another high-risk factor for lethality. Steve Herd highlights the historical context surrounding marital rape, with its criminalisation only occurring in the 1990s.

Dr. Armstrong challenges outdated beliefs, expressing concern over the perception of sexual violence as a right and the role of a submissive spouse. They emphasise that sexual violence stems from a desire for dominance and control rather than any biological need. The discussion concludes by reinforcing that the risk factors discussed are not isolated incidents but rather pervasive patterns within family violence. It is stressed that family violence is a gendered behaviour, driven by choices and a hunger for power. Steve Herd and Dr. Armstrong highlight the importance of addressing these issues comprehensively to effect meaningful change. In the final moments, Steve Herd and Dr. Armstrong emphasise the need to evaluate risk levels in cases of family violence.

By critically assessing the identified risk factors, they can develop effective intervention strategies to protect potential victims. Join Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Steve Herd in this revealing episode of Cracking Addiction, where they unravel the dark truths behind family violence, unmasking its potential for lethality and offering insights into the path to intervention.

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