Abuse Abuse-physical, emotional, or mental mistreatment of another person. Abuse-physical,...

AbuseAbuse

Abuse-physical, emotional, or mental Abuse-physical, emotional, or mental mistreatment of another person.mistreatment of another person.– Signs of abuseSigns of abuse

BruisesBruises ScratchesScratches Broken bonesBroken bones SadnessSadness FearFear angeranger

Types Of AbuseTypes Of Abuse

Emotional abuse-insults, threats, Emotional abuse-insults, threats, teasing or criticism leading to feelings teasing or criticism leading to feelings of worthlessness and helplessness.of worthlessness and helplessness.

Sexual abuse-contact that is forced Sexual abuse-contact that is forced upon another person.upon another person.– Usually committed by someone the Usually committed by someone the

victim knows and trust.victim knows and trust.– The abused often feels guilty or The abused often feels guilty or

responsible.responsible.

Types Of AbuseTypes Of Abuse

Neglect-failure to meet the basic Neglect-failure to meet the basic physical and emotional needs of a physical and emotional needs of a person.person.

Warning Signs Of AbuseWarning Signs Of Abuse

Frequent absences from school.Frequent absences from school. Poor grades or lack of interest in Poor grades or lack of interest in

school.school. Dirty or neglected appearance.Dirty or neglected appearance. Extreme shyness, sadness or fear.Extreme shyness, sadness or fear. Aggressive behavior towards others.Aggressive behavior towards others. Inability to communicate.Inability to communicate.

Causes And Effects Of Causes And Effects Of AbuseAbuse

CausesCauses– History of abuseHistory of abuse– Drug and alcohol useDrug and alcohol use– UnemploymentUnemployment– IllnessIllness– Divorce Divorce – Feelings of worthlessnessFeelings of worthlessness– Emotional immaturityEmotional immaturity


Lack of parenting skillsLack of parenting skills Inability to deal with angerInability to deal with anger Lack of communication and coping Lack of communication and coping

skillsskills


EffectsEffects– Run away from homeRun away from home– Life of crimeLife of crime– Low self-esteemLow self-esteem– High stressHigh stress– Become abusers themselvesBecome abusers themselves

Why Victims Stay SilentWhy Victims Stay Silent

Nobody will believe them.Nobody will believe them. It is a private issue.It is a private issue. Males can’t be victims.Males can’t be victims. Fear of the abusers.Fear of the abusers.

Breaking The CycleBreaking The Cycle

Get help!!!!!!!!!!!!!Get help!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk about it!!!!!!!!!!Talk about it!!!!!!!!!!

Where To Find HelpWhere To Find Help

Crisis hot lineCrisis hot line Family counseling centerFamily counseling center Family violence shelterFamily violence shelter 911911 School councilorSchool councilor Social workerSocial worker Religious leaderReligious leader

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