BELL WORK Why do you think people who are abused are afraid to get help?

VIOLENCE ABUSE

OBJECTIVES explain different forms of abuse. describe the effects of abuse on its victims.

ABUSE Abuse is a problem that affects people of all ages, skin colors, and economic groups. abuse The physical, emotional, or mental mistreatment of one person by another

ABUSE Abuse is a crime and is never the victim’s fault.

KINDS OF ABUSE PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL NEGLECT SEXUAL

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The most common type of abuse is domestic violence. domestic violence Physical abuse that occurs in the family

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence is about power.

PHYSICAL ABUSE When the victim is a small child, the abuser often makes up excuses for the child’s injuries. Victims may make excuses for the abuser, which is called enabling.

EMOTIONAL ABUSE Emotional abuse uses words or gestures to mistreat another person.

EMOTIONAL ABUSE Emotional abuse may include yelling, bullying, teasing, or threats of violence.

NEGLECT Children are the most common targets of neglect, but elderly people and people with disabilities may also suffer neglect. neglect The failure to meet a person’s basic physical and emotional needs

EFFECTS OF ABUSE Abuse can leave emotional scars that remain long after physical signs have gone away

EFFECTS OF ABUSE Many victims of abuse go on to become abusers themselves.

PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES OF ABUSE Impaired brain development Impaired physical, mental, and emotional development A “hyper-arousal” response by certain areas of the brain, which may result in hyperactivity, and sleep disturbances Poor physical health, including various illnesses

M/E EFFECTS OF ABUSE Increased risk for emotional problems such as depression, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder Alcohol and drug abuse Difficulty with language development and academic achievement Suicide

SOCIAL EFFECTS OF ABUSE Difficulty forming secure relationships Difficulties during adolescence Criminal and/or violent behavior Abusive behavior