Lesson 8 Assignment Mikayla Barnes

Lesson 8 Assignment Chapter 15: 1. What are the myths commonly held about adults who were maltreated as children? - The myths about adults who were mistreated range from different social and cultural aspects. Childhood maltreatment has no long-term impact is one myth because this tries to downplay the trauma that the adult had to deal with. All maltreatment individuals are violent or abusive themselves, they should “just get over”, and it only happens in certain cultural groups are some more common myths. They all try to dismiss the fact that the fact that they had to deal with trauma, and it will affect them later on in life. 2. What might cause former victims to disclose their abusive childhoods during adulthood? - A few things would be therapy, seeking validation, empowerment, building trust, educating, healing, and protecting others will cause someone to disclose their abuse because it can help bring awareness and allow others who have experiences to know that they aren’t alone. 3. Why do the victims of neglect and abuse in childhood have difficulty trusting? - They have difficulty with trusting others because they don’t want to feel betrayed again, they don’t want to feel vulnerable, they might have low self-esteem, and they could fear rejection. 4. How might anger result from particular kinds of maltreatment? How might it be expressed? - Physical abuse would cause the individual to be defensive and have aggressive behavior. Emotional abuse will cause passive-aggressive behavior and withdrawal. Neglect can cause the individual to feel abandoned, become self- destructive, and begin to rebel. Lastly, sexual abuse can cause the individual to feel shameful and they will show many signs of behavior from other abuse. 5. What is meant by verbal inaccessibility? Why is it a problem? - This generally means the individual will have difficulty and the inability to communicate effectively. This can cause communication disorders, neurodevelopment conditions, mental health conditions, impacts on relationships, educational challenges, and social isolation. Chapter 16: 1. What constitutes a professional? - This generally refers to an individual who undergoes formal education or training for a specific field. 2. What are some of the elements of a protective worker's code of ethics? - Self-centered approach - Confidentiality - Professional boundaries - Cultural competence - Informed consent 3. What are some of the qualifications necessary to be a protective services worker? - Educational background - License or certification

- Human services experience - Legal and regulatory knowledge - Communication skills - Critical thinking - Problem-solving skills - Ethical judgment 4. What are some of the frustrations of protective workers? - Large caseload - Complex cases - Lack of resources - Systemic challenges - Emotional toll 5. How can one combat burnout in the protective services profession? - Self-care practices - Support - Boundaries - Supervision 6. Identify three prevention measures. - Educational and awareness programs - Community support and programs - Early Intervention programs 7. In what areas should prevention efforts concentrate? - Parental education - Community support - School-based programs - Public awareness 8. What three goals do most school-based prevention programs espouse? - Promoting awareness - Building protective factors - Empowering bystanders to report. 9. In what way can families be involved in prevention? - Parental education - Family engagement programs - Home visitations - Encouraging positive parenting skills 10. Why are some parents hesitant to talk to their children about sexual abuse? - Some parents are hesitant because they fear that they’ll scare the child, cultural beliefs, lack of awareness, personal discomfort, and misconceptions about child development. 11. What have been the shifts in services to children over the last few decades? - Increasing the education - Child advocacy centers - Safety measures - support