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Preventing Violence and Abuse
I. Abuse
Physical or Emotional harm to someone
II. Abusive BehaviorPerson is: Controlling Obsessive Manipulating Selfish Aggressive Needy
Behaviors include: Insult Humiliate Put-downs Coercion Threats
III. Child Abuse
Physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect of anyone under 18 years of age.
IV. Neglect
A caretaker fails to provide basic needs such as food, clothing, or love.
V. Domestic Violence
The use of force to control and maintain power over a spouse
VI. Cycle of Abuse1. Tension Building Phase:
arguments, insults, accusations, threats.
2. Violent Episode Phase: pushing, hitting, choking, weapons.
3. Honeymoon Phase: apologies, reconciliation, promises
VII. Elder Abuse
Fraud, physical abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of a senior citizen.
VIII. Hazing
Harassing newcomers into a group in an abusive, humiliating manner.
IX. Effects of Abuse
Physical signs Depression Low self-esteem Eating disorders Low energy or fatigue Poor concentration
Difficulty making decisions Difficulty sleeping Feelings of worthlessness Guilt Shame Anxiety
X. Protecting yourself from abuse
Create a supporting network of friends and family.
Avoid disrespectful people. Be assertive. Show disapproval to abusive behaviors.
XI. Help for the abused.
Tell someone.
Go somewhere safe.
Consider counseling.
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