CJ 315 Module Five Journal

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CJ 315 Module Five Journal 1 CJ 315 Module Five Journal Cheyenne Reese Southern New Hampshire University CJ 315: Victimology Dr. Grimes
CJ 315 Module Five Journal 2 Reaction Children and teens who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event may exhibit a variety of reactions, both emotional and behavioral. Reactions could be any of the following; fear and anxiety, shock and disbelief, sadness and grief, anger and irritability, self-blame, confusion and difficulty concentrating, physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, or other somatic complaints without a clear medical cause, avoidance, regression which in younger children, in particular, could exhibit regressive behaviors such as bedwetting, thumb-sucking, or clinging to caregivers, hyperarousal, social withdrawal, or they might began to engage in risky behaviors substance abuse as a way to cope with or escape from their feelings. According to the Child Mind Institute, “It's important to note that reactions to trauma can vary widely among children and teens, and not all minors will display the same behaviors. Additionally, these reactions may change over time as they begin to process and cope with the event.” (2023) Opening Up Minors need to talk about their victimization with others for many different reasons. According to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, when minors open up and talk with someone about their victimization and what they experienced, it has been found that it provides emotional support, aids in them processing their trauma, helps to prevent long-term psychological issues, builds trust, connects them to resources, empowers them, and can identify additional needs and areas for support. Encouraging open communication and providing a safe and supportive environment for disclosure is crucial for helping child and teen victims navigate the aftermath of trauma and begin their healing journey. (2023)
CJ 315 Module Five Journal 3 Adult Action According to the National Institute of Mental Health, adults play an important role in supporting child and teen victims of trauma by actively listening, believing and validating their experiences, offering understanding and reassurance, providing the minor with information and resources, helping the minor seek professional help when and if needed, helping to create a safety plan, and by modeling healthy coping strategies. By providing compassionate support and guidance, adults can help child and teen victims heal and rebuild their lives after experiencing trauma. (2024) State Laws State laws play a major role in the actions that adults should take when working with a child victim of trauma or abuse. These laws are designed to protect the well-being and legal rights of children and to make sure that appropriate actions are taken to address the victim’s specific needs. According to the National Library of Medicine, some ways in which state laws can affect the actions taken by adults are; following local state reporting laws as most states have mandated reporting laws, adults must remember to keep as much information about the child and details of the case as confidential as possible and as state laws allow, adults should be familiar with their state's statutes of limitations for crimes to see what legal options are available for the child or teen as well as what civil options might be available to the victim if they don’t want to press criminal charges. (2014)
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CJ 315 Module Five Journal 4 References: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Helping children and adolescents cope with traumatic events . National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with- disasters-and-other-traumatic-events Petersen, A. C. (2014, March 25). Child abuse and neglect policy . New Directions in Child Abuse and Neglect Research. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK195993/ Peterson, S. (2023, September 19). About child trauma . The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/about-child-trauma Signs of trauma in children . Child Mind Institute. (2023, October 30). https://childmind.org/article/signs-trauma-children/