Definitions
What is the Government of Canada's definition of abuse?
Any behaviour that scares, isolates, or controls another person.
Child abuse is mostly committed by strangers. Myths OR Fact?
Myth
What are 4 physical consequences of child abuse?
Bruises, broken bones, disabilities, death.
What is the definition of family violence?
Abuse between family members or intimate partners including physical, emotional, and sexual harm.
This type of abuse involves constant criticism and verbal attacks.
emotional abuse
What are examples of overt and subtle abuse tactics?
Overt: verbal abuse, criticism, physical harm; Subtle: intimidation, manipulation, refusal to be pleased
Incest occurs across all income, education, and geographic areas.
Facts
What are 4 cognitive consequences of child abuse?
Brain injury, reduced attention, learning disorders, mental illness
What are 4 things children are exposed to family violence experience?
Fear, sleeplessness, anxiety, fewer friends.
This type of abuse includes hitting, slapping, or other forms of physical harm.
physical abuse
How was child abuse viewed historically?
Children were seen as property and pain was used as discipline.
Children lack the cognitive ability to describe sexual abuse acts unless exposed.
Ture
What are 2 behavioral issues may result from child abuse?
Severe violent behavior, inability to relate to peers.
How do children react to family violence? (3)
Protect siblings, lie about events, anticipate moods.
This type of abuse involves unwanted sexual contact or exposure.
sexual abuse
These types of stories often contained graphic consequences for disobedient children.
fairy tales and nursery rhymes
Disclosure is more harmful than abuse.
Myth
What are 2 other consequences of child abuse?
Inappropriate sexual behavior, higher risk for arrest.
What do children learn from family violence?(2)
Violence is acceptable, victims should tolerate abuse.
his type of abuse involves failing to provide basic needs like food, shelter, or medical care.
neglect
Children exposed to violence may believe this is a normal way to resolve conflict.
violence
Can Sexual abuse can be committed by and affect any gender.
True
What are 3 mental health issues may arise from abuse?
Anxiety, depression, PTSD.
What are long-term effects of exposure to family violence?
May abuse own children or pets, develop emotional issues.
As someone working with children, you are legally required to do this when you suspect abuse.
report suspicions and disclosures of abuse