Most members of unhealthy family models oscillate between extremes of behavior choosing, mostly unconsciously, whichever behavior promises the greatest chance of surviving the moment. You may see many of the following extremes in youth in your ministries. It’s important to understand that these behaviors are functional and serve a purpose for these kids. Understanding that [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Violence and Abuse’
Violence Training (part 2 0f 2)
Posted: January 6, 2011 in UncategorizedTags: Teen Dating Violence, Violence, Violence and Abuse, Women
Young men and boys may develop the following personlity characteristics, that can lead to violence, as part of male sex-role training: Sense of right Engendered in males is the idea that they may hurt or kill or enforce justice, right worngs and punish. A man is taught that he is doing what is necessary and correct [...]
Guidelines For Frontline Responders
Posted: September 23, 2010 in Youth MinistryTags: Domestic violence, Education, Health care, People, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Violence and Abuse, Women
If you have worked with youth for any period of time you have encountered a student who discloses, for the first time, that they are the victim of abuse, that they engage in some form of at-risk behaviors, are contemplating suicide, or a myriad of other statements/behaviors that require acute attention. But often in our ministry training we [...]
Myths About Child Abuse And Neglect
Posted: September 4, 2010 in Parenting, Sexual Abuse, Youth MinistryTags: Abuse, Child abuse, Children Youth and Family, Family, Local Resources, Prevention, Psychological abuse, Violence and Abuse
Child abuse is more than bruises or broken bones. While physical abuse is shocking due to the scars it leaves, not all child abuse is as obvious. Ignoring children’s needs, putting them in unsupervised, dangerous situations, or making a child feel worthless or stupid are also child abuse. Regardless of the type of child abuse, [...]
