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Section 1: RECOGNITION

Module 1: Types of violence

Violence Prevention Initiative

Respect Aging:Preventing Violence against Older Persons

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Agenda• Welcome• Learning together:

• Session 1: Types of violence• Small group activity • Reporting back to whole group• Wrap-up / Evaluation

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1. Physical violence

• Physical violence involves using a part of the body or an object to control a person’s actions.

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2. Psychological violence

• Psychological violence occurs when threats are used to cause fear and gain control.

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3. Emotional violence

• Emotional violence occurs when something is said or done to make a person feel stupid or worthless.

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4. Verbal abuse

• Verbal abuse occurs when language, whether spoken or written, is used to cause harm.

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5. Sexual violence

• Sexual violence occurs when a person is forced to unwillingly take part in sexual activity.

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6. Financial abuse

• Financial abuse occurs when someone controls a person’s financial resources without consent or misuses those resources.

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7. Neglect

• Neglect occurs when someone has the responsibility to provide care or assistance for you but does not.

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A Note about Self-Neglect

• Self-neglect = risk of harm to self • Self-neglect ≠ violence

• Any adult has a right to live as he or she wishes, as long as there is no risk of serious harm to self or others

• All citizens must report situations of suspected neglect or self-neglect

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8. Spiritual violence

• Spiritual (or religious) violence occurs when religious or spiritual beliefs are used to manipulate, dominate or control a person.

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9. Cultural violence

• Cultural violence occurs when a person is harmed as a result of practices that are part of his or her culture, religion or tradition.