domestic violence

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what makes it abuse?

 

There are many kinds of abuse including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, to name a few. Refer to the power and control wheel below to see if you recognize any of these behaviors in your relationship. If so, you are probably in an abusive relationship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

how does abuse affect children?

 

behaviorally: lack of concentration in school, acting out or withdraw.

emotionally: anxiety, guilt, grief, fear of abandonment, low self-esteem.

physically: tired, nervous, headaches, stomach aches.

socially: lack of trust, difficulty in relationships.

 

Left untreated, children tend to repeat the pattern of violence in their adult lives as either an abuser or victim.