BCCO PCT #4 PowerPoint AND COURSE TITLE Intermediate Child Abuse TCOLE Course # 2105 Participant Handout UNIT FOUR

This section will discuss family dynamics, various components of child abuse, and common characteristics of people who abuse children.

Learning Objectives Learning Objective 4.1 Learning Objective 4.1: The student will be able to identify various aspects of family dynamics. Learning Objective 4.2 Learning Objective 4.2 :The student will be able to identify components of three theories of child abuse. Learning Objective 4.3 Learning Objective 4.3 :The student will be able to identify three components that are usually seen in most child abuse cases Learning Objective 4.4 Learning Objective 4.4 :The student will be able to identify five factors that make up the potential to abuse as discussed in class.

Learning Objective 4.5 Learning Objective 4.5 :The student will be able to identify factors of the "special child". Learning Objective 4.6 Learning Objective 4.6 : The student will be able to identify components of a crises or series of crises. Learning Objective 4.7 Learning Objective 4.7 :The student will be able to identify characteristics of physically abusive parents. Learning Objective 4.8 Learning Objective 4.8 :The student will be able to identify common characteristics of neglectful parents. Learning Objective 4.9 Learning Objective 4.9 : The student will be able to identify the most typical type of reported family sexual abuse. Learning Objective 4.10 Learning Objective 4.10 :The student will be able to identify characteristics of sexually abusive parents.

Learning Objective 4.11 Learning Objective 4.11 :The student will be able to identify characteristics of the adult male involved in family sexual abuse. Learning Objective 4.12 Learning Objective 4.12 :The student will be able to identify characteristics of the mother whose child is the victim of family sexual abuse. Learning Objective 4.13 Learning Objective 4.13 :The student will be able to identify characteristics of a pedophile.

4.1 Aspects of Family Dynamics A. "Good Parenting" is defined as the ability to __________ (with or without clear understanding), and try to provide for, the needs of a child. 4.1

B. A child's needs include: 1. Physical ____ and ____________. 2. ____________. 3. ______ and opportunity to relate to others. 4. ______ growth and the exercise of physical and mental functions. 5. Help in ______ to the environment by way of organizing and mastering experience. 4.1

Abusive Parenting C. "Abusive Parenting." 1. _____ parents come from all walks of life; rich and poor, well educated and from all races and creeds. 2. It is useful to view parental abuse as an extreme response to _______. 3. Abusive parents may have been _______ themselves when they were children. 4.1

Theories of CHILD ABUSE (Components) A. Social Development of Parental Skills 1. Parents – _____-___________ are exposed to many constant models of parenting as they observe the treatment of young children in their own families and in families around them. 4.2

A. Social Development of Parental Skills 2. Ability to choose among models of ____________ may be limited by the nature of our own experience. 3. Most abusive parents see physical ___________ as an appropriate way to deal with their babies and children 4.2

A. Social Development of Parental Skills 4. Cycle develops which begins with punishment, which in turn causes a deteriorating relationship between caretakers and child, then leads to _____________, which then leads to further punishment. This punishment cycle develops into a cycle of physical abuse that may be repeated 4.2

A. Social Development of Parental Skills Cont’d 4. – Cont’d : from one ___________ to the next as a learned pattern of physical abuse, neglect, and parental loss or deprivation. 4.2

B. Special Child Syndrome. 1. Only ________ child is targeted for physical abuse. 2. Usually child is physically, emotionally or psychologically _____________ and more difficult to care for in some way. 3. If the target child is removed, another _______ may be targeted 4.2

C. Punishment as an ________ right of parents. 4.2

4.3 Three Components Seen in CHILD ABUSE Cases Overview A. Overview _____ components are seen in some kind of sequence in most child abuse incidents and apply to one, or both of the child's parents. 4.3

Components B. Components 1. A potential to _____ on the part of the parent(s). 2. A child whom the parent(s) view as being __________ or ____________. 3. A _______, or series of ________ affecting the family. 4.3

4.4 Five Factors for Potential ABUSE A. A __________ rearing experience; the parents themselves may have been abused, neglected, or deprived as children. 4.4

B. Abusive parents are ___________ individuals, never having learned how to trust someone and are afraid of being rejected or criticized. C. Abusive parents have a ____ self- __________, seeing themselves as worthless and no-good; a result of never having been able to please someone. 4.4

D. A __________ relationship exists between husband and wife, or boyfriend and girlfriend. E. Abusive parents have __________ expectations of their children. 4.4

4.5 Factors of the “Special Child” A. It is not unusual for only ____ child in a family to be abused. B. The child is viewed ____________ from other children by the parents. 4.5

C. The child may fail to respond in an __________ _________, may have a handicap, or may just not have the color of eyes the parent expected. D. Children with physical or mental ________ have a higher incidence of abuse than those without handicaps. 4.5

E. Parents with a potential to abuse will pick this “_______ _______" to abuse. 4.5

4.6 Components of a Crises or Series of Crises A. A crisis or series of crises is the component that sets the ________ act into motion. B. It can be a _______ incident, such as the car not starting, or a major one, such as divorce. 4.6

C. Abusive parents lack the ability to _____ with crises, therefore, any crisis will have a greater impact on them. At the moment of crisis no line of communication or support exists for the parent. They are often isolated and have trouble turning to others. 4.6

D. These parents often feel pushed beyond their _______ and something triggers them to the point of inappropriate action. Three major triggering mechanisms are: 1. ________ babies. 2. Child's lack of control of bodily ____________. 3. Parent's _________ ________. 4.6

4.7 Characteristics of Physically Abusive Parents A. Seem ______________ about the child. B. See the Child as “___", “____", a “_______" or “______“ or ________. 4.7

C. Offer illogical, unconvincing, _____________ explanations or have no explanation of the child's injury. D. Attempt to ____________ injury. E. Attempt to protect the __________ of the person responsible by blaming injury on sibling or other child. 4.7

F. Routinely employ harsh, unreasonable ____________ that is inappropriate to the child's age, transgressions, and condition. G. Were expected to meet high _______________ of their parents. H. Were unable to depend on their parents for _____ and ____________. 4.7

I. Cannot provide ____________ for themselves as adults. J. Expect their children to fill their _______________ voids. K. Have poor ____________ control. 4.7

L. Expect _______________. M. Have low _____-__________ and poor peer image. N. Are emotionally ____________. 4.7

O. Are __________, have no support system, and have poor relationship with others. P. Marry a spouse who is not emotionally ____________ and who passively supports abuse. 4.7

Q. May abuse _______/__________. R. Verbally _________ to injure child. 4.7

4.8 Common Characteristics of Neglectful Parents A. May have a __________ home life. B. May live in ______ conditions - no food; garbage and excrement in living areas; exposed wiring; drugs and poison kept within reach of children. 4.8

C. May abuse drugs or alcohol. D. May be _____________ impaired. 4.8

E. Generally have not experienced ____________ in life. F. Have emotional _____ that are not met by their own parents. G. Have low _____-__________. 4.8

H. Have little ____________ or skill to effect changes in their lives. I. Tend to be ____________. J. May be totally ________ in fulfilling their own needs. 4.8

K. Are often _______________. L. May be motivated and employed but unable to find or ______ childcare. 4.8

4.9 Reported Family Sexual Abuse (Typical & Type) A. Occurs between an adult _______ and a __________ child. B. Perpetrator is the father or the mother's ______________ partner. C. Perpetrator and _________ live in the same house. 4.9

4.10 Characteristics of Sexually Abusive Parents A. Have low self-esteem. B. Had emotional ________ that were not met by their parents. 4.10

C. Have inadequate _________ skills. D. May be experiencing ________________ in their home. E. May have ___________ problems causing one spouse to seek physical affection from a child rather than the other spouse. 4.10

F. May abuse drugs or alcohol. G. Lack ________ and ___________ contacts outside the family. 4.10

H. Have ___________ standards that determine the degree of acceptable body contact. I. Are __________________ isolated. 4.10

4.11 Male Characteristics of Family Sexual Abusers A. Is often a rigid _______________. 4.11

B. May be ____________ outside the home. C. Does not usually have a ________ record. 4.11

D. Does not engage in ___________ activities outside the home. E. Is ________ and ___________ of the child. 4.11

F. Often initiates __________ contact with the child by hugging and kissing, which tends to develop over time into more caressing, fondling, and then genital-genital and oral-genital contacts. 4.11

4.12 Mother’s Characteristics of a Sexual Abuse Child Victim A. Is frequently aware of the ______ _____ but subconsciously denies it. 4.12

B. May hesitate reporting for fear of destroying the __________ and being left on her own. C. May see sexual activity within the family as preferable to extra- __________ __________. 4.12

D. May feel the sexual activity between husband and daughter is a relief from her ______ ________ and will make certain that time is available for the two to be alone E. Often feels a _________ of guilt, jealousy and anger.

4.13 Characteristics of a Pedophile Usually A. Usually an adult ________ with a sexual preference for children. B. Actively seeks out children to __________. 4.13

children C. ___________ very well to children. D. Seeks employment or volunteer programs involving ____________. 4.13

E. Prefers children within a certain age range, _______, or stage of development. F. Usually establishes a __________ and trusting relationship with the child victim. 4.13

G. Often ___________________ the child victim. H. Often collects child ____________ and uses it for self-gratification and to lower the inhibition of victims. 4.13

I. Rarely disposes of ____________ explicit material. J. Advocates adult-child ______, or rationalizes his acts of molestation. 4.13

K. Usually is _____-________ in the community. L. Preys on _______________. 4.13

M. Incurable: _______________ is like alcoholism - it can be treated with therapy but there is no known cure. 4.13

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