Abuse by Toddesja Campbell https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa en-us 2017-10-09 14:24:43 UTC 2026-02-05 03:49:10 UTC hello@padlet.com What is abuse? desjac55 https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa/wish/195242483 Abuse is to use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse or to treat a person or animal with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly. ]]> 2017-10-09 14:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa/wish/195242483 Domestic Violence desjac55 https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa/wish/195245581 Domestic violence is a type of abuse that occurs between family or household members that involves physical harm, sexual assault, or scared of physical harm. ]]> 2017-10-09 14:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa/wish/195245581 The effects of Domestic Violence desjac55 https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa/wish/195249003 Sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect can have profound and long-lasting effects on survivor's lives. Victims can suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, depression and PTSD. ]]> 2017-10-09 14:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa/wish/195249003 Signs of Domestic Violence desjac55 https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa/wish/195253554
  • Bruises or injuries that look like choking 
  • Attempting to hide bruises with makeup or clothing and making excuses for bruises
  • Having few close friends and being isolated from relatives and coworkers and kept from making friends
    • ]]>     2017-10-09 14:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa/wish/195253554     How to help victims of domestic violence desjac55 https://padlet.com/desjac55/uwnqnfeln4qa/wish/195258579
  • Acknowledge that they are in a very difficult and scary situation
  • Be supportive and listen
  • Encourage them to participate in activities with friends or family
  • Call Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
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