Physical Abuse
What is child physical abuse?
When a arent or caregiver commits an act that results in physical injury to a child or adolescent, such as red marks, cuts, welts, bruises, muscle sprains, or broken bones
(NCTSN)
What is domestic violence?
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation.
What is child sexual abuse?
Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor. A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, period. (RAINN)
What makes you feel loved and special?
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Name something that makes you smile
:)
How do you know when a parent is angry? Sad? Happy?
Thanks for sharing those ideas!
Facial expressions are a great way to read someone's emotions.
Why don't children tell about domestic violence?
It is scary!
Also children may worry that someone they love will get in trouble or that they won't be able to see them.
Children may also worry that if they tell that they will get hurt too or get in trouble.
Is it ok for someone to touch a child's private parts?
No, it is not ok for someone to touch a child's private parts
Where is a place that you feel safe?
That's great! Thank you for sharing :)
What is your favorite place to visit/ your happy place?
Who is responsible for an adult hurting a child's body?
Adults are responsible for their actions. Children are not in charge of what adults do. It is never ok for an adult to hurt someone else's body.
Are children responsible for when adults fight?
No children are not responsible for the actions of adults. Adults make their own choices and those choices are not because of children.
Whose fault is it when a child has been sexually abused? Is it ever the child's fault?
It is never the child's fault. It is the abuser/adult's fault
What is an example of an okay touch? Not okay touch?
Okay touch- a hug(with permission first), a high five, fist pump
Not okay- hitting, pushing, kicking, touching private parts
What are 3 words you would use to describe yourself?
Thank you for sharing that with me :,)
When children misbehave how should parents/caregivers handle it?
They should use their words to talk to the child about their behavior. Parents/caregivers should never use violence to make children listen/behave
What can children do to stay safe when grown-ups in their family are fighting?
Go to a safe space away from the adults who are fighting.
Call a safe person.
Why might a child keep what happened to themselves?
There are a lot of reasons;
The child is scared of what will happen to them or their abuser
They love their abuser
The child feels shameful or to blame for the abuse
...and other reasons
Name as many adults as you can who you feel safe telling if someone is hurting you or someone else.
Those are great! Way to go!
What is something you are looking forward to doing?
That sounds like a lot of fun!
What are positive ways parents can discipline children?
Making rules before hand and following through on them
Praising good behavior
Explaining why something was wrong and working with the child to figure out what they could do better next time
Talking to the child about what an appropriate consequence would be
Why does Domestic Violence happen?
Domestic violence and abuse stem from a desire to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abusive people believe they have the right to control and restrict their partners, and they may enjoy the feeling that exerting power gives them.
(National Domestic Violence Hotline)
How does a child feel after sexual abuse? What might they worry about?
A child might feel confused, scared, angry, or sad. They may worry about the abuse happening again or them or the abuser getting trouble.
If you tell a grown-up about a not okay touch and they don't believe you, understand you, or help you, what should you do?
Keep telling until someone hears you and helps you
Name three ways to help your body relax
Deep breathing
Coloring
Yoga
Squeezing muscles (PMR)
.... many more