Impact
Share one way domestic violence negatively affect children.
They may have more anger, aggression, defiant, they may abuse others, worry about safety, depressed, anxious, social withdrawal, less to no friends, learning difficulties, resentment, fear, embarrassed, insecure, confusion about parents loyalty.
Children exposed to domestic violence are at a higher risk of being exposed to other forms of abuse.
True or False
True, it is currently estimated that 50% of perpetrators who abuse their spouses abuse their children. Children are a higher risk of being emotionally and sexually abused than other children.
Domestic violence is only physical.
False. Abusive actions against another person can be verbal, emotional, sexual, and physical.
What is TFCBT?
Evidenced based treatment used to help children and their families deal with the aftermath of a traumatic experience.
A really stressful or scary event that is overwhelming
Children feel responsible for domestic violence and not stopping it.
True or False
True, however IT IS NEVER the child's fault and children can't stop fighting between adults in their home no matter how good they are.
What is domestic violence?
It means that one adult family member is hurting another family member by pushing, shoving, hitting, slapping, punching, name calling, killing, threatening, forcing someone to do things that they don't want to do, not allowing them to do what they want to, or using objects to hurt a family member.
You can tell by looking at someone if they will be violent.
False. You can't tell by looking at someone if they will be violent. BUT, if a person has hit once in a relationship, they are likely to do it again.
How long does TF-CBT last?
12-18 sessions
How many people/kids experience trauma?
33% of children and 70% of adults
How does children behaviors change when exposed to domestic violence?
Bullying, physical aggression, talking back, verbal aggression, difficulty focusing at school, nightmares, sleep problems, running away, taking on parental role, withdrawal from peers, difficulty separating especially from the battered parent.
What are ways that someone control a person in domestic violence relationships?
Physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse, social restrictions, and destruction of property and/or family pets.
Children often have mixed feelings about the person who is being violent, especially if they are a parent.
True. They might feel confused because they feel anger, love, fear, and respect at the same time for the same person.
What percentage of kids feel better after TFCBT?
80% feel better
What are some symptoms of trauma
When someone witness domestic violence it means you only see it.
True or False
False, hearing it happening, seeing aftermath of it such as the bruises, torn clothing, broken items in the home.
Domestic violence only occurs in heterosexual (relationship between man and women) relationships.
True or False
False, domestic violence is most frequently committed by men against women however it's frequent in gay and lesbian relationships.
Parents should not talk to children about domestic violence. They won't understand anyway.
False. Talking to children about domestic violence helps to break the cycle. Sending a clear message that it is unacceptable and teaching them non-violent ways of resolving conflict is very important.
What is trauma?
An emotional response to a traumatic event. Trauma can continue to cause emotional and physical symptoms many years after the event has ended.
What can victims of bullying and domestic violence do to help themselves?
Talk to their parents or someone they trust, seek professional help, develop a safety plan, know that it's not your fault.
Young children will not remember the violence they have witnessed.
Children do not forget what they have witnessed. Young children demonstrate a remarkable capacity for recalling traumatic events.
How many children witness domestic violence in their homes?
More than 3 million kids see this violence in their homes every year.
Some people deserve to be abuse.
False. Actually, no one deserves to be abused. The only person responsible for the abuse if the abuser. Physical violence, even among family members, is wrong and against the law.
What are the practice components of TFCBT?
Psychoeducation, parenting skills, relaxation, problem solving, cognitive processing (understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions and ensuring safety.
How is domestic violence and bullying the same?
It consists of name calling, hitting, pushing, threatening, isolation, teasing, telling a person what they can and can't do, controlling, etc.