TYPES OF VIOLENCE

1. Private – in the home (domestic violence)
2. Childhood – (experiencing or witnessing physical, sexual or emotional abuse)
3. Violence in public space – assault, rape
4. Workplace violence – sexual harassment
5. State violence – war, police violence, welfare

If you suspect a child is:

1. Neglected
2. Being hurt by someone else
3. Talking about hurting others
4. Talking about hurting their own self

Pass this information on to the next support system.

ISSUES THAT ACCOMPANY VIOLENCE [1]

• "Shutdown"– lose interest in learning anything when there is too much violence. An 'insulated barrier' can surround the mind as protection.
• Tiredness – Being controlled or put down is very wearing. A great amount of energy is being used to deal with the issues, or hiding the struggle of living with violence.
• All or nothing – no middle ground, i.e., complete trust or no trust at all, defending oneself or not defending oneself, total success or total failure.

ISSUES THAT ACCOMPANY VIOLENCE [2]

• Living a life of extremes – in violent households you are either right or wrong. There is no possibility of negotiation. Being wrong leads to violence, arguing you are not wrong probably leads to more.
• Inability to concentrate – spending very little time focusing on the lessons or being fully present in the session.
• Triggers – Body posture, tone of voice, proximity of others, certain stories, claustrophobia situations, standing above them, may all be perceived

ISSUES THAT ACCOMPANY VIOLENCE [3]

• Difficulty assessing self-needs because often self-needs cannot be met.
• Hopelessness and helplessness – "I don’t care"– Belief of having no form of control so there is no point in caring because one cannot exert one’s will.
• Fear – makes it difficult to do anything.
• Anger – acting out.

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