THE COMMUNITY AND VIOLENCE

WHO IS THE TYPICAL VICTIM OF ABUSE

Draw and/or describe your idea of this person Include

Age Gender Specific details

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EVERYONE IS AT RISK FOR ABUSE

Have you ever been a victim of abuse? did you have adequate support after the abuse?

At a certain age does one stop becoming victim to abuse?

FACTORS OF VIOLENCE & ABUSE Alcohol & drug use Stress Anger Poverty Exposure to violence

DO VICTIMS OF ABUSE DESERVE IT?

DO VICTIMS OF ABUSE DESERVE IT? NO

Although something the victim did may have triggered the abuser

Abusing someone in anyway is not acceptable The abuse is the result of a decision made by the

abuser Abuse is not a healthy way to deal with a

problem or stress

DO YOU FEEL SAFE FROM VIOLENCE AND ABUSE IN THE COMMUNITY?

POSSIBLE THREATS TO SAFTEY AND WELL BEING At

Home

School

In the community

SUPPORT FOR VIOLENCE AND ABUSEDay 2