Physical Abuse
What is Physical Abuse?
intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person or animal by way of bodily contact
What is sexual abuse?
When one person touches another person's private parts without their consent. Children cannot provide consent (discuss).
What is domestic violence?
violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.
What is the difference between an okay touch and a not okay touch? What about a confusing touch?
discuss
What makes you feel loved or special?
discuss
Who is at fault when a child is physically abused?
The person who is perpetrating the abuse.
Does child sexual abuse happen to a lot of children?
1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys
Is it okay for grown-ups to fight? How?
Discuss how arguing differs from physical fights.
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a touch is okay or not okay, and that can be confusing. What can you do if someone gives you a confusing touch?
discuss
Name 3 things you like about your family.
discuss
How might children act when they are physically punished?
(discuss)
How might a child feel about the person who sexually abused him or her?
Discuss
If adults are physically fighting, what should a child do?
Get somewhere safe and call the police and a trusted, safe adult.
What are 3 words that can remind you of what to do if sexual abuse happens?
no go tell
Is it okay for people to get angry? What are some healthy ways people express their anger? What are some unhealthy ways people express their anger?
Discuss
How do children feel when they have been physically abused?
Many different ways (discuss)
Who could a child talk to about child sexual abuse?
Trusted adult (discuss)
Why don’t children tell about domestic violence?
Discuss
What is the difference between a secret and a surprise?
Surprises make people happy and secrets make people upset or sad.
Name 3 ways that you can calm yourself down when you’re feeling angry or upset.
discuss
When children misbehave, how should parents/caregivers handle it?
(Discuss)
What is sex and how is it different from sexual abuse?
Discuss consent
How might a child act when domestic violence happens?
discuss
If you tell a grown-up about not okay touches, and they don’t believe you, understand you, or help you, what should you do?
Tell another trusted adult.
How does someone look and sound when they are being assertive? How does someone look and sound when they are being aggressive? How does someone look and sound when they are being passive?
discuss