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?

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What I Learned

List Name several forms of abuse.

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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.

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Thinking Critically

Analyze Why do you think it is important for victims of abuse to get help?

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