a guide to supporting children exposed to domestic violence
a guide to supporting children exposed to domestic violence
a guide to supporting children exposed to domestic violence
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Contents<br />
Welcome<br />
We will focus on your well-being and safety 7<br />
What you find in this <strong>guide</strong> 7<br />
1 What is abuse<br />
Types of abuse 8<br />
Emotional or psychological abuse 8<br />
Verbal abuse 8<br />
Financial abuse 8<br />
The abuser wants power and control 9<br />
Assault and harassment are against the law 9<br />
Children are affected by the abuse 9<br />
2 How <strong>violence</strong> affects women<br />
You are not alone: the statistics 10<br />
In some relationships there is a “cycle of <strong>violence</strong>” 10<br />
Partner <strong>violence</strong> is often a family secret 11<br />
The <strong>violence</strong> may make parenting difficult 11<br />
How the impact of abuse can affect women’s health 11<br />
3 How <strong>violence</strong> hurts <strong>children</strong><br />
How <strong>children</strong> are <strong>exposed</strong> <strong>to</strong> abuse 13<br />
When <strong>children</strong> see their mother being abused 14<br />
Children’s reactions depend on their age and stage of development 15<br />
Infants 15<br />
Toddlers 16<br />
Preschoolers 17<br />
Elementary school-aged <strong>children</strong> 18<br />
Early teens 20<br />
Later teens 21<br />
HELPING MY CHILD A GUIDE TO SUPPORTING CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 3
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