1. BELL WORK
Why do you think people who are abused are afraid to get help?

2. VIOLENCE
ABUSE

3. OBJECTIVES explain different forms of abuse.
describe the effects of abuse on its victims.

4. 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

5. ABUSE
Abuse is a crime and is never the victim’s fault.

6. KINDS OF ABUSE
PHYSICAL
EMOTIONAL
NEGLECT
SEXUAL

7. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The most common type of abuse is domestic violence.
domestic violence Physical abuse that occurs in the family

8. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence is about power.

9. 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.

10. EMOTIONAL ABUSE
Emotional abuse uses words or gestures to mistreat another person.

11. EMOTIONAL ABUSE
Emotional abuse may include yelling, bullying, teasing, or threats of violence.

12. 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

13. EFFECTS OF ABUSE
Abuse can leave emotional scars that remain long after physical signs have gone away

14. EFFECTS OF ABUSE
Many victims of abuse go on to become abusers themselves.

15. PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES OF ABUSE
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

16. M/E EFFECTS OF ABUSE
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

17. SOCIAL EFFECTS OF ABUSE
Difficulty forming secure relationships
Difficulties during adolescence
Criminal and/or violent behavior
Abusive behavior

18. AFFECTED BY ABUSE
Whenever abuse is present in the family, all family members are affected.

19. AFFECTED BY ABUSE
Abused spouses are sometimes enablers in domestic violence by concealing the true nature of their injuries.

20. CYCLE OF ABUSE
Breaking the cycle of abuse can be difficult and often requires outside help.
cycle of abuse The pattern of repeating abuse from one generation to the next

21. BREAKING THE CYCLE
If you suspect a friend is being abused, ask your friend and speak to a trusted adult.
The first step to take if you are a victim of abuse is to confide in a trusted adult.
Call a crisis hotline.
crisis hotline A toll-free telephone service where abuse victims can get help and provide information

22. ORGANIZATIONS
Childhelp USA Child abuse victims, parents, concerned individuals
Youth Crisis Hotline Individuals reporting child abuse, youth ages 12 to 18
Stop it Now! Child sexual abuse victims, parents, offenders, concerned individuals
National Domestic Violence Hotline Children, parents, friends, offenders
Girls and Boys Town Abused, abandoned, and neglected girls and boys, parents, and family members

23. REASONS VICTIMS DON’T REPORT
Victims may feel too ashamed to report the problem.

24. REASONS VICTIMS DON’T REPORT
Victims may fear that reporting the abuse will break up the family.

25. REASONS VICTIMS DON’T REPORT
Victims may have fears about getting someone in trouble with the law.

26. REASONS VICTIMS DON’T REPORT
Victims may have promised the abuser to keep the abuse a secret.

27. HELP
Most people need professional help to overcome the emotional trauma of abuse.

28. HELP
Teens who have been abused sometimes find comfort in group counseling sessions.

29. HELP
In extreme situations or ones where abuse is ongoing, abused family members may be sent to shelters.

30. The cycle of abuse will not end until someone reports the problem.
HELP
The cycle of abuse will not end until someone reports the problem.