5. Slide # #1 Why is it important for resource families to know about domestic violence? #2 How would you feel about a child if you learned that s/he lived in a home where domestic violence occurred? What do you think?
6. What do you think? Slide # #3 How would you feel about a child’s birth parents if you learned that the child came from a home where domestic violence took place? Would you feel differently about the victim parent versus the abusive parent?
7. Slide # #4 How might you support children who have experienced domestic violence differently than other children? #5 In what ways are domestic violence and child maltreatment connected? What do you think?
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9. Slide # Domestic and Dating Violence: Domestic and dating violence are NOT just physical or sexual assault! Patterns of coercive and controlling behaviors perpetrated by an adult or teen against an intimate partner.
10. A Few Statistics… Slide # One in four women report experiencing violence in an intimate relationship at some point in their life (Centers for Disease Control, 2008) 15.5 million children live in households where domestic violence has occurred within the past year (McDonald et al, 2006) 62% of 11-14 year olds say they know friends who have been verbally abused by a boyfriend or girlfriend (Liz Claiborne, Inc, 2008) One in five 13-14 year olds say they know friends and peers who have been struck in anger by a boyfriend or girlfriend (Liz Claiborne, Inc, 2008)
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12. Power and Control Wheel Slide # What are other examples for each section on the Power and Control Wheel?
14. Slide # Why might it be difficult to work with parents who are victims or perpetrators of domestic violence?
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16. Slide # Not all children are affected by domestic violence in the same way. Exposure to Domestic Violence:
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18. Slide # Factor: The Child’s Age The younger the child, the more harmful the impact may be.
19. Slide # Factor: The Child’s Developmental Stage Exposure to domestic violence can affect the tasks or milestones of the particular child’s stage of development.
20. Slide # Factor: Severity, Proximity, Duration and Frequency of Exposure A child directly exposed to extreme, ongoing and/or frequent violence is more likely to be seriously emotionally harmed.
21. Slide # Factor: The Child’s Gender Boys and girls may be affected differently
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23. Slide # Factor: Personal Characteristics of the Child Some children have a strong sense of self and are able to weather their exposure to violence by drawing on internal strength.
24. Slide # Factor: Presence or absence of loving, supportive adults The single most critical factor in how children weather exposure to domestic violence is the presence of at least ONE loving and supportive adult in their life. That ONE adult may be YOU !!
25. Slide # Factor: Responsiveness of systems Knowledgeable and skilled professionals who understand and respond effectively to families can play a significant role in how children are impacted.
26. Slide # What are some of the FEELINGS and BEHAVIORS that children in your care have displayed?
27. Slide # The impact of exposure to domestic violence on infants and young children may show up as… • low birth weight • exaggerated startle response • somatic complaints • regression in toileting or language • sleep disturbances • difficulty attaching to caregiver • hyper-vigilance • separation anxiety • eating disorders
28. Slide # In school-aged children: Some kids “over-control” their emotions or behaviors (these are internalized effects of exposure to DV). These children “hold things in”. Some kids “under-control” their emotions or behaviors (these are externalized effects of exposure to DV). These kids are more likely to explode, act up or act out. They cannot manage their impulses.
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31. Slide # Another example of a drawing in response to the Question “How do you see your father?” In this case, the artist is a 13-year-old boy.
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34. Slide # Supporting Children Affected by Domestic Violence
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40. Slide # You have the power to help children heal Final Questions?
41. Slide # Thank you for your participation today! Please visit the Family Violence Prevention Fund at www.endabuse.org
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