Lesson 7.3 - Domestic Abuse, Children and Young People Flashcards
1
Q
Name ways a child in the womb to 1 years old can be affected by domestic abuse
A
- Being harmed by the abuser
- Miscarriage
- Premature birth
- Seeing and hearing the domestic abuse
- Being woken up from sleep
- Being ripped out of non-abusive parents arms
- Having toys smashed and broken
- Being abused themselves
2
Q
Name ways a child aged 2-4 years old can be affected by domestic abuse
A
- Seeing and hearing the domestic abuse
- trying to stop any altercations
- Hitting or kicking the abusive parent
- Being abused themselves
3
Q
Name ways a child aged 5-12 years old can be affected by domestic abuse
A
- Seeing and hearing domestic abuse
- Picking one parent to defend
- Physically intervening an being injured
- Telephoning the police
- Being abused themselves
4
Q
Name ways a child in their teenage years can be affected by domestic abuse
A
- Seeing and hearing the domestic abuse
- Siding with the abusive parent out of fear and becoming involved in the abuse of the non-abusive partner
- Killing or trying to kill the abuser
- Being abused themselves
5
Q
What emotional problems may children and young people have when living with or witnessing domestic abuse?
A
- Crying, anxiety and sadness
- Confusion, anger and depression
- Nightmares
- Sleep disorders
- Fears and phobias
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Suicidal behaviour
6
Q
What behavioural problems may children and young people have when living with or witnessing domestic abuse?
A
- Aggression
- Becoming troublesome at home or at school
- Withdrawing into or isolating themselves
- Lower academic achievement or over achievement
- Alcohol/drug disorder
- Tendency to enter into relationships at a young age to “escape” from home
7
Q
What physical problems may children and young people have when living with or witnessing domestic abuse?
A
- Bedwetting
- Nervous ticks
- Headaches
- Stomach pains
- Nausea or vomiting
