Lifespan - Exam 2 (Crisis)

Intense time of distress, normal skills not adequate

Longer-term crisis, no balance of stressors and resources

Actions taken to inflict harm (verbal, physical, relational)

Harm within the context of a social group, destroy social relations with current social context

Aggressive acts against minorities, not violent but built up over time (racism, sexism)

Intent to cause harm, act out feelings of anger shame and humiliation

1. humiliation, disconnection2. self-consciousness3. destructive behaviors, ineffective boundaries

Rejection, history as victim, disciplinary problems, fear of ridicule, academic problems, portrayal of violence in artwork, serious threats, intolerance, gang membership, substance abuse, access to weapon

Harm to an individual under 18 caused by either explitation, neglect, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse

Added caregiver lack of action to combat and prevent possible or actual harm

Not taking care of a childs needs either physically, medically, educationally, or emotionally, applies to families who are financially able to provide

Causing injury and harm to a child

Any sexual activity with a child even with no direct touching

Forcing a child into prostitution or pornography

55% less than 8 years old80% of abusers are parents