Recognizing and Preventing Abuse

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Recognizing and Preventing Abuse

• Chapter 5 Sec. 2
• pp. 108-113

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Objectives

• Identify abusive behavior.
• Describe four types of abuse.
• Summarize the effects of abuse.
• Identify help that is available for those in
  abusive relationships.
• List actions you can take to protect yourself
  from abuse.

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Do Now

• Draw an image or list words depicting ABUSE

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Abuse

• Physical or emotional harm to someone

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Abusive Behavior

• Learn to recognize inconsiderate and
  disrespectful behavior
• Controlling
• Obsessive
• Manipulative
• Selfish
• Aggressive
• Needy
• Jealous easily
• Have difficulty controlling anger
• Demand that the other person not see certain
  people or wear certain clothes
• Insult, humiliate, or put down others

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Types of abuse

• Child abuse-Physical, emotional, sexual abuse, or
  neglect of a child by an adult
• Domestic Violence-The use of force to maintain
  power over a spouse
• Tension-building phase insults, threats, etc.
• Violent episode phase hitting, pushing, etc.
• Honeymoon phase promises, apologies, etc.

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Types of Abuse

• Elder Abuse--Physical or emotional abuse of an
  older person who cannot protect themselves.
• Hazing--Harassing newcomers to a group in an
  abusive or humiliating way.

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Effects of Abuse

• Depression
• Low self-esteem
• Isolation
• Shame or guilt
• Poor appetite or overeating
• Difficulty sleeping
• Feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety

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Protecting yourself from abuse

• Have people you can trust
• Avoid disrespectful people
• Be assertive
• Show disapproval

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How to get help

• Tell someone
• Go somewhere safe, if necessary
• Consider counseling

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Closure

• Is violence and abuse ever justified? Explain.