Abuse & Neglect Flashcards
- Age of victim (at time of abuse & assessment)
- Abusers relationships to victim
- Duration of abuse
- Reaction of others
- Other life expereinces
are all factors that influence the effects of __________
sexual abuse
Immediately after disclosing the abuse, the victim is at risk for ________
denial, rejection, and blaming
For children, one of the most significant factors contributing to adjustment after sexual abuse is
level of parental support
Name some of the effects of childhood sexual abuse
adverse feelings about sex, shame or guilt, lack of trust, vulnerability or victimization
Sustained, repetitive, and inappropriate behavior aimed at threatening, isolating, discrediting, belittling, teasing, and humiliating, bullying, confusing or ignoring people are characteristics of ________
psychological abuse and neglect
memory, attention, imagination, and moral development are all impacted by
Psychological abuse
T or F most physical abuse occurs within the family
True
Name the 3 types of neglect
physical, emotional, medical
T or F a past history of violence is the best indicator of future violence
T
______ risk factors include past history of violent behavior or demographic information
static
_____ risk factors can be changed by interventions (living conditions, psychiatric symptoms)
dynamic
extreme changes in mood, regression, withdrawal, sleep disturbances, nightmares, and injury to rectal areas are signs of
sexual abuse
Name some family factors that put a child at risk
Single parent
Violent homes
High stress environments
Name some parental factors that put a child at risk
Parental history of abuse
Substance abuse
Young parents
limited knowledge if child development
Name some child factors that put a child at risk
Children between birth & 3
Children perceived as different
Children who are aggressive or have behavioral issues
