Domestic Abuse & Consequences
What is Domestic Abuse? (DA)
DA is between members of one's family unit or their family's intimate partner.
What demographic are less likely to report DA?
Black women
What does resiliency factors cause?
Increases the likelihood of positive outcomes in children that have already experienced some degree of of domestic abuse.
At what ages do children show symptoms of lack of sleep and inability to concentrate?
6-11
What is transracial adoption?
Adoptive parents are different race from child
What does resiliency in parents and children look like?
It creates a strong bond with the child.
What percentage of children are victims or witness abuse?
7.5%
True or False: Children coming from high-poverty neighborhoods are more than three times as likely to interface with CPS than their counterparts in low-poverty neighborhoods
True
What are some parent competencies?
Responsiveness, emotional support, and acceptance.
Adulthood development of post-traumatic stress (PTSD), depression, and anxiety (
How often are children with disabilities abused?
3X more likely to be abused or neglected
What self-regulation skills do children gain when becoming resilient?
Emotional awareness, anger management, and stress management.
What are the short-term consequences of DA on children?
Anxiety, poor sleep, inability to concentrate, and aggressive behavior
What are some characteristics that increase the likelihood of abuse?
Parent substance abuse, parent mental health issues, child disability
What does resiliency look like?
Decrease in teenage pregnancy, antisocial behavior, running away, mental health problems, and behavioral problems.