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Chapter 8Violence Prevention
Lesson 4Abuse
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abuseThe physical, emotional, or mental mistreatment of one person by another
Physical abuse that occurs within a family domestic
violence
The failure to meet a person’s basic physical and emotional needs
neglect
sexualabuse
When a person forces another person participate in a sexual act against his or her will
Uninvited and unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person
sexualharassment
In this lesson, you will learn to
explain different forms of abuse.
describe the effects of abuse on its victims.
Finding the Main Idea
Make a chart identifying
the four types of abuse.
For each type, identify
what action a victim of
abuse can take.
Type of Abuse Action to Take
What Is Abuse
Abuse is a problem that affects people of all ages, skin colors, and economic groups.
abuse The physical, emotional, or mental mistreatment of one person by another
Abuse is a crime and is never the victim’s fault.
Kinds of Abuse
Physical Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Neglect Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
The most common type of abuse is domestic violence.
domestic violence Physical abuse that occurs in the family
Domestic violence is about power.
Physical Abuse
When the victim is a small child, the abuser often makes up excuses for the child’s injuries.
Victims may make excuses for the abuser, which is called enabling.
Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse uses words or gestures to mistreat another person.
Emotional abuse may include yelling, bullying, teasing, or threats of violence.
Neglect
Children are the most common targets of neglect, but elderly people and people with disabilities may also suffer neglect.
neglect The failure to meet a person’s basic physical and emotional needs
Sexual Abuse
Often the targets of sexual abuse are children, and the abuser is an adult in the household or a relative or friend of the family.
sexual abuse When a person forces another person to participate in a sexual act against his or her will
Sexual Abuse
Sexual harassment is a kind of sexual abuse that may happen at school.
sexual harassment Uninvited and unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person
Sexual harassment may be in the form of words, touching, jokes, looks, notes, or gestures with a sexual manner or meaning.
Effects of Abuse
Abuse can leave emotional scars that remain long after physical signs have gone away.
Many victims of abuse go on to become abusers themselves.
Effects of Abuse
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
Physical Health Consequences
Impaired brain development
Impaired physical, mental, and emotional development
A “hyper-arousal” response by certain areas of the brain, which may result in hyperactivity, and sleep disturbances
Poor physical health, including various illnesses
Effects of Abuse
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
Mental/Emotional Health Consequences
Increased risk for emotional problems such as depression, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder
Alcohol and drug abuse
Difficulty with language development and academic achievement
Suicide
Effects of Abuse
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
Social Health Consequences
Difficulty forming secure relationships
Difficulties during adolescence
Criminal and/or violent behavior
Abusive behavior
What I Learned
Vocabulary What is domestic violence?
Lesson 4 Review
What I Learned
List Name several forms of abuse.
Lesson 4 Review
What I Learned
Identify What are some ways in which abuse can affect its victims?
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Thinking Critically
Evaluate Respond to the statement “All forms of abuse negatively affect the victim’s physical health.” Tell whether you agree or disagree, and why.
Lesson 4 Review
Thinking Critically
Analyze Why do you think it is important for victims of abuse to get help?
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