Lauren LaFayette

“As many as 275 million children worldwide are exposed to violence in the home” There is a common link between domestic violence and child abuse “Children who were exposed to violence in the home were 15 time more likely to be physically and/or sexually assaulted than the national average”

 Rates of abuse are higher among women whose husbands were abused as children or who saw their mothers being abused

 Emotional  Guilt and shame  Anxiety or fear  Hopelessness or helplessness  Responsibility  Thoughts of Suicide

 Behavioral  Aggressiveness  Absences  Low school performance  Attempted suicide

 Physical  Tiredness  Personal Hygiene  Regression  Self-Abuse  Substance Abuse  Psychosomatic complaints  High-risk play

 Disclosure  Accept and validate feelings  Non judgmental reactions and responses  Developmentally appropriate language  Avoid leading questions  Encourage student to talk  Assess support  Never make promises  Consult and document  Refer

 School Coping  Opportunity to talk  Expressive Art  Relaxation Techniques  Assess maladaptive coping  Assess Support System

 At Home  Maladaptive to Adaptive  Find Safe Place  Phone Numbers and Support System  Knowing which parent is victim

 Be familiar with districts policies  Collaborate