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Take A Stand! Against Family Violence

Take A Stand! Against Family Violence. Family Awareness. What does family violence mean to you?. Why do people turn to violence?. Myths:True or False. One in four people has been, or is being, abused. Myths:True or False. A violent person has a mental illness. Myths:True or False.

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Take A Stand! Against Family Violence

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  1. Take A Stand! Against Family Violence Family Awareness

  2. What does family violence mean to you?

  3. Why do people turn to violence?

  4. Myths:True or False One in four people has been, or is being, abused.

  5. Myths:True or False A violent person has a mental illness.

  6. Myths:True or False Family violence is usually caused by alcohol misuse.

  7. Myths:True or False Certain attitudes causepeople to behave violently.

  8. Myths:True or False People that are abused like to be abused.

  9. Myths:True or False There is no excuse for violence. The person responsible for it is the one who inflicts it.

  10. Types of Violence Emotional abuse Psychological abuse Neglect Financial exploitation Destruction of property • Injury to pets • Physical abuse • Sexual abuse • Homicide • Criminal harassment (stalking)

  11. Physical Abuse Pushing or hitting someone Throwing or breaking objects Punching the wall Kicking the door down Mistreating an animal Abuse that involves actions…

  12. Verbal Abuse Yelling, insulting, reprimanding for little things Making threats Criticizing Giving orders Humiliating Abuse you can hear…

  13. Economic Abuse Not letting the person have money Controlling the person’s access to money Preventing the person from working Not letting the person know about household income or how it is spent Abuse that makes a person dependent…

  14. Sexual Abuse Conjugal rape Denying any physical contact or sign of affection out of revenge Sexually degrading the person Harassing the person Abuse that affects intimacy…

  15. Escalation of Violence A common pattern is: Psychological to verbal Verbal to economic Economic to sexual Sexual to physical Homicide/suicide

  16. The Cycle of Violence Tension building Acute violent incident Honeymoon Justifying and blaming

  17. Cycle of Violence • The more the cycle repeats itself, the more frequent and severe the violent incidents become.

  18. Those who Abuse Underlying reasons • Emotional dependence • Low self-esteem • A need to feel safe, to control A portrait Child who was abused or witnessed abuse Believes in traditional gender roles Rigid and impulsive Blames others Socially isolated

  19. The Survivor of Abuse A portrait Child survivor of abuse or witness Believes in traditional gender roles Tendency to excuse, downplay Socially isolated Low self-esteem • Underlying reasons: • Love and hope • Guilt and shame • Family and social pressures • Dependence and fear

  20. Impact on the Survivor of Abuse Physical impact: Visible physical injuries, scars, loss of appetite, sleep disorders, headaches, stomach problems, respiratory problems, fatigue, various health problems

  21. Impact on the Survivor of Abuse Psychological impact: Fear, sadness, shame, guilt, powerlessness, loss of self-esteem and self-confidence, stress, anxiety, loss of personal identity, dependence, broken relationships with loved ones, isolation, depression, and suicide

  22. Impact on the Person who Abuses • Depression • Loss of self-esteem • Legal problems • Problems at work • Possibility of retaliation by the person who is abused • Continuity of the violence

  23. How Can You Help? Take A Stand Against Family Violence Provide support Refer Other ways to become involved?

  24. When a Person who is Being Abused Decides to Leave Respect their decision Make sure they understand the risks Be supportive Make sure they will be safe Put them in touch with available resources

  25. When a Person Being Abused Decides to Stay Respect their decision Tell them you are there for them Find out how you can stay in touch with them Develop a safety plan with them Tell them about available resources

  26. Remember • Establish trust • Ensure confidentiality • Empower the person being abused Respect what they’re going through Respect what they say Respect their pace

  27. Where Can You Get Help?

  28. Where Can You Get Help? Insert local MFRC number, website, etc. Take a Stand! Make the Call!

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