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Young
children are as affected by violence as older children |
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They
can describe in detail the violent events that they have witnessed |
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Children
who witness violence have an increased risk of suffering from
emotional or developmental problems |
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They
suffer from low self-esteem |
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There
are feelings of helplessness or hopelessness and depression |
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Children
from violent homes end up believing that violence is an effective
way to solve problems and that there are few consequences for
these actions |
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Specific
effects such as anxiety, sleeping problems, anger, stress, confusion,
loneliness, guilt, sadness, embarrassment, bed wetting, temper
tantrums, destruction, lying, and so on...... |
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Children
raised in violent homes are often victims or abusers as adults
themselves! |
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| What
you can do to help a child who has witnessed domestic or family
violence: |
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Provide
an opportunity for the children to tell their stories |
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Believe
what they are saying |
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Refer
them to any support in the area |
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Ensure
that the children know how to protect themselves emotionally
and physically by practicing safety plans |
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Convey
the message that all types of violence and abuse are unacceptable
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Please
call our worker at The Pavilion Family Resource Centre if you
have any questions regarding this issue! |
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705-672-2128
or 1-888-871-9090 |
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