September 2nd, 2010 by Diane
Most violence begins in the second decade of life. Adolescence is a time of great change and vulnerability, which can include an increase in the frequency and means of expression of violence and other risky behaviors. Serious violence begins mostly between the ages of 12 and 20. The peak age
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Youth Violence And Mental Disorders
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August 30th, 2010 by Diane
This post concludes the recommendations of the Task Force on Children Affected by Domestic Violence. Children who are victimized by trauma are often unable to develop or experience mastery and sense of self, or to separate themselves psychologically from the violent physical experiences that produced their trauma. New research suggests
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Traumatized Children In Schools – Part 3
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August 26th, 2010 by Diane
This post is a continuation of Part 1 where I am presenting recommendations from the Task Force on Children Affected by Domestic Violence coordinated by the Massachusetts Advocacy Center. These findings and subsequent recommendations are an excellent model for the school systems of America.
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August 23rd, 2010 by Diane
I read an outstanding paper on working with traumatized children in the school system. It is too much to cover in one post, so I have broken down the discussion and recommendations into three articles.
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Traumatized Children In Schools – Part 1
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August 20th, 2010 by Diane
A combination of individual, relational, community, and societal factors contribute to the risk of child maltreatment.[1] Risk factors are contributing factors – not direct causes. As I list these factors below, think about your own experiences as an adult survivor of child abuse or know of someone who has been abused.
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Risk And Protective Factors Of Child Abuse
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August 16th, 2010 by Diane
Children who experience maltreatment are at an increased risk of adverse health effects and behaviors as adults – including smoking, alcoholism, drug abuse, eating disorders, severe obesity, depression, suicide, sexual promiscuity, and certain chronic diseases. See my posts titled National Scope of Child Abuse – Parts 1, 2, and 3.
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Types & Consequences Of Abuse – Part 2
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August 12th, 2010 by Diane
To better understand what happens to young children, it helps if the types of abuse and its consequences are spelled out. We all think we know how to define abuse and what happens as a result of that behavior, but it is also useful to read specific characteristics of each.
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August 9th, 2010 by Diane
When I was struggling with one crisis after another in therapy, trying to get my life back on track, there always seemed to be something that would happen to upset me. When that happened, I reverted back to my old ways of coping (isolating and binge eating) until I felt
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Cycle of Traumatic Reenactment
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August 6th, 2010 by Diane
There has long been a need to work with families to deter child abuse. One avenue the government is endorsing is with home visitations. There is a shared belief that appropriate, early intervention is critical in preventing health, social, and economic problems before they become a family
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Addressing Child Abuse With Home Visitation
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August 3rd, 2010 by Diane
I have found an excellent video about PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). It was developed by the National Center for PTSD and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Although it was produced for military veterans and their families, it does mention sexual assault and child abuse.
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Great Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Video
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