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VICTIMIZATIONThe Secret Seldom Discussed
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VICTIMIZATION
An act that exploits or victimizes someone (threats them unfairly).
Primary Victimization
Secondary Victimization
Definition: Types:
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CHILD VICTIMIZATION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv52n2jmGlY
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PHYSICAL ABUSE CHARACTERISTICS:
Unexplained or repeated injuries Injuries that are shaped like other objects Injuries that are not likely to happen to a
child at a certain age Different explanation of an injury between
the child and the parent Unreasonable explanation of the injury Obvious neglect of the child Fearful behavior
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EMOTIONAL ABUSE CHARACTERISTICS:
Aggressive or withdrawn behavior
Shying away from physical contact with parents or adults
Afraid to go home
Child tells you he/she was sexually mistreated
Child has physical signs
Child has behavioral and emotional signs
SEXUAL ABUSE CHARACTERISTICS:
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CHARACTERISTICS OF FAMILIES IN WHICH ABUSE MAY BE MORE LIKELY:
Families who are isolated Parents who tell you they were abused as children Families who are often in crisis Parents who have problems with drugs or alcohol Parents who are very critical of their child Parents who are very rigid in disciplining their child Parents who show too much or too little concern for
their child Parents who feel they have a difficult child Parents who are under a lot of stress Parents tend to have self-centered personalities
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHILD ABUSER:
Most often the biological father Controlling Has difficulty controlling impulses Alcohol/drug abuse Denies any accusations Places the blame on the victim
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STRUGGLES:CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED LIVE IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF FEAR AND UNCERTAINTY.
Emotionally Behaviorally Socially Physically
Aggression Anxiety Depression Self Esteem Academically
It can affect the child: Associated Problems:
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GENDER MAKES A DIFFERENCE
More likely to display anxious and depressive behaviors
Socially withdrawn
More likely to display anger and aggressive behaviors
More like to have lower academic performance
Females tend to internalize:
Males tend to externalize:
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RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CAREGIVER
Conflicting Emotions Occur: Love Fear Trust Hatred Feel it is their fault Difficulty respecting the caregiver Difficulty trusting adults Think violence is the answer to all problems
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RESOURCES:WHAT THE CHILD CAN DO…
For Children experiencing child abuse: Talk to parents, guardian, relatives, or older
siblings that could help Teachers, doctors, counselors, or any trusted
adult**Important for the child to know that it is safe
to tell someone if they are being abused!
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RESOURCES:WHAT YOU CAN DO…
Report abuse with the following numbers: Missouri Department of Social Service: 1-800-
392-3738 Cape Girardeau County Children's Division:
(573)290-5800 Contact Local Police National Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD Visit www.childhelp.org
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INFO
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•Name of child
•Name of parents
•Name of alleged abuser (if known)
•Where the child can be located
•Is it life threatening?
•Are there any witnesses other than yourself to the abuse?
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ADULT VICTIMIZATION
YouTube - Help Stop the Violence (Warning: some disturbing images)
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SIGNS OF ABUSE:
Bruising, swelling on the body Emotional detachment from others Stands up for abuser Venerable to all stress Has a family that fails at problem solving
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TY
PES
OF A
BU
SE:
• Battering Parent
•Elderly Abuse
•Intimate Partner (Domestic Violence)
•Sexual Abuse
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THE BATTERING CYCLE
Honeymoon Phase Tension-building Phase Explosive Phase Honeymoon Phase again
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CHARACTERISTICS/STRUGGLES:
SEXUAL ABUSE & DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS Some may act out sexually May initiate further abuse on others Sexual abuse as a child is often deeply
repressed Psychiatric disorders are very common Violence:
-Physical, emotional, partner/domestic violence are highly characteristic of adult victims
Denial
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RESOURCES/HOW TO DEAL WITH VICTIMIZATION:
Places in Missouri:1)MoVA
-National Domestic Hotline: 799-SAFE-Jackson County:
~Rosebrooks Center~Hope House
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FURTHER RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS:
-counseling services-hotlines-support groups-legal resources-shelters
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HOW TO DEAL WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS A SOCIAL WORKER
Interventions Treatments for the abus
ed and abuser Counseling sessions with
both the abused and
abuser
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INTERVENTIONS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
therapeutic interventions getting to the bottom of the reason for abuse
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BIBLIOGRAPHY"Adult Manifestations of Child Sexual Abuse." American Academy of
Experts in Traumatic Stress. 5 Mar. 1997. 10 Apr. 2009 <http://www.ask.com/bar?q=characteristics+of+adult+victims&page=1&qsrc=2 417&ab=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aaets.org%2Farticle120.htm>.
A Guide To Crisis Intervention. E ed. Vol. 3. Belmont: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2007. Missouri Victim Assistance Network. 2007. 11 Apr. 2009 <http://mova.missouri.org/>.
"National Child Abuse Statistics." Childhelp. 2006. 10 Apr. 2009 <http://www.childhelp.org/resources/learning-center/statistics>.
"Victimization." Dictionary.com. 2009. 11 Apr. 2009 <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/victimization>.
"What is Primary Victimization?" WikiAnswers. 11 Apr. 2009 <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_Primary_Victimization>.
"What is secondary victimization?" WikiAnswers. 11 Apr. 2009 <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_secondary_victimization>.