Physical Abuse FACT or MYTH
FACT or MYTH: Child physical abuse often occurs along with domestic violence. Domestic violence is when an adult hurts or tries to hurt adult members of the family.
FACT
30%-60% of cases of child physical abuse occur in the context of domestic violence
How do you feel when you get a big hug from your caregiver/child? (name 1 feeling)
Happy, loved, calm, excited, warm, safe
What is Roblox?
An online game where kids can play games and use the workshop to create games
What is substance use?
Substance use is the use of drugs or alcohol. Using too much of a substance causes someone to become inebriated, which leads to higher instance of violence and poor decision-making.
True or False:
Trauma reactions are ways kids respond to really bad, sad or scary things that happened to them.
True
Trauma reactions can include having bad nightmares, not wanting to think about what happened, and feeling "out of control" when upset.
FACT or MYTH: 3 million children experience physical abuse each year in the US
MYTH
6.6 million children
How do kids feel when they get in trouble? (name 1 feeling)
Sad, frustrated, angry, upset, disappointed, ashamed, guilty
What is the duty of police officers? (hint, it's written on the side of police cars)
To serve and protect
What is neglect?
Neglect is when children aren't provided things that they need to live and thrive. Examples include food, safety, shelter, medical care, etc.
TRUE or FALSE: Witnessing Domestic Violence can cause long-lasting mental health and physical health problems if person does not participate in therapy.
TRUE
Abuse and neglect may impair the healthy development of the brain. However, therapy can help heal the damage of trauma.
MYTH or FACT: Children can stop physical abuse and physical fights between adults from happening
MYTH
Children can't usually stop physical abuse and domestic violence from happening, especially not without putting their health in danger. However, telling someone who can help is very important!
How do kids feel when their parent(s) are in trouble with the law? (name 1 feeling)
Depressed, grief, angry, ashamed, anxious, lonely, disappointed, indifferent
Invented in 1938, what military flight vehicle is now used by hospitals, police departments, and news outlets to fly around cities?
Helicopters
What is trauma?
Trauma is a "bad, sad or scary thing" that a child experiences.
What does T want to be when he grows up?
A police officer
FACT or MYTH: Children and teens of all ages, genders, races, economic backgrounds, and neighborhoods can experience physical abuse. No one can tell if someone else has been abused just by looking at them.
FACT
How do kids feel when they see adults physically fight? (name 2 feelings)
Angry, scared, unsafe, frustrated, worried, ashamed, guilty, sad, powerless, confused, lonely
What is the largest branch of the military?
(Ex. air force, coast guard, navy, army, marines)
Army
What is relaxation? Bonus if you name one way you relax.
Relaxation is when someone feels very calm, or things that someone does to help themselves feel calmer.
Examples include listening to music, watching videos, playing with fidget toys, taking a break
Name two common trauma reactions
Common reactions include:
- Avoidance (not wanting to think about it)
- Anger outbursts
- Trouble Sleeping (nightmares)
- Flashbacks (feeling back at that time)
- Somatic complaints (headaches, stomach aches)
- Feeling very sad, depressed, lonely, anxious
FACT or MYTH: All children who have been physically abused become aggressive and hurt other people.
MYTH
Aggression and “acting out” are very common but there are a wide range of reactions. Many people who grow up to abuse others were abused as children, but most children who were abused do not grow up to abuse others.
How do kids feel about people who hurt or abuse them? (name 2 feelings)
Confusion, hate, anger, fear, numbness, threatened, anxious, sad
True or False: The US Army is older than the United States itself.
TRUE
The army was created for the sake of the American Revolution, which led to the establishment of the United States of America.
What is child physical abuse?
Child physical abuse is any physical act by a caregiver or adult that results in a child being hurt or injured.
It is never a child's fault in these situations-- the older or more powerful person that did the abuse is at fault.
True or False:
There is no treatment to help children recover from trauma
FALSE
There are many therapy treatments to help kids recover from trauma! The treatment we're using is proven to help kids feel better.