Domestic Violence Catergories - 1355 Words

Childhood problems associated with exposure to domestic violence fall into three categories. First we have behavioral, social, and emotional problems in which higher levels of aggression appears such as anger, disobedience, fear, low self- esteem, and poor social relationships began. Sometimes children become aggressive or abusive towards their own family members. Often times women experience domestic violence from their sons while others may be abused by their partner and their children at the same time. Males usually copy their fathers behavior or they may be afraid they will turn out like them. Although this may be a temporary behavior which is disturbing women must do something to protect themselves as well as their other children†¦show more content†¦However recently programs serving children have been reputable in other venues. Before intervention takes place the first challenge is identifying, after identifying the issue the individual then determine whether mental h ealth intervention is necessary, if so which service is appropriate for the child. Assessment occurs after identification, depending on the child age, stage of development, length of symptoms, the child experiences with the violence, the child’s ability to speak about the violence, the safety of the child’s current living environment, the child’s ethnicity and culture, the impact on the child’s functioning, and the adults present in the child’s life to help provide emotional resources . Therapeutic interventions first goal is promoting open discussion of the child’s experience. During this stage parents and professionals feel that it’s best if the child does not dwell on past events, they feel that its better if the child forgets it and tries to move on. However for many children reenacting or retelling past disturbing events in a safe therapeutic relationship is the first step to an healing experience. Emotional healing helps the ch ild open up about violent events and reduces the child’s sense of isolation. The second step in the intervention the therapist helps the child understand and cope with their emotions to the violence. During this stage different types of strategies take place. These