Posts Tagged ‘abuse’
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
When someone first starts to use drugs, it is called substance abuse. We say someone is addicted to drugs when they have no control over whether they want to use the drug or not. That person feels that they HAVE to have that drug. Substance use disorders are a major cause of mental illness. People…
Read MoreFiguring Out and Recognizing Child Abuse
There are several signs that could indicate a child has been or is being abused or neglected. This information will help you to recognize what to look for to select up symptoms of abuse in your child with a disability, especially children with communication difficulties. Abuse can involve one or all: Physical abuse Physical abuse…
Read MoreChildren and Families at Risk
To enable them to achieve their full potential all children need a nurturing and supportive family and community. For vulnerable children who are exposed to neglect and child abuse, we need to ensure they are supported and protected so they can have the best chance in life. Some children are at a higher risk of…
Read MoreParent Abuse
Most parents and young people arguments, disagree or have a conflict at times. However, it is more than conflict, if a young person is abusive or violent. It is an attempt to control and have power over parent or others in the home. It can happen in families of any religion, culture or situation in…
Read MoreBattery Intervention
What Is Battering? Battering includes multiple types of psychological, physical, and/or sexual abuses such as physical violence, manipulation, threats, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic coercion, isolation, and/or the assertion of privilege. In many cases, battering is not the result of mental illness, anger, or the influence of drugs or alcohol. Rather, it is a learned behavior that is often motivated by…
Read MoreWhat is Sexual Abuse?
You have a right to respect, safety and a life free of harm from others. Unfortunately, this does not always happen and sometimes lives are affected by the experience of abuse, including sexual abuse. So, what is sexual abuse? Sexual abuse happens when someone uses his or her own or your body in a sexual…
Read MoreKids: Let's Talk about Abuse
All kids have the right to be safe… All families are different. Sometimes what seems every day normal life in one family will not be normal in another. When you visit your friend from another culture, you may have noticed that they might eat foods that are not the same that you eat at your…
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