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Samantha Talley CJ 315: Victimology Southern New Hampshire University Journal 5-1 When a child or a teen goes through a traumatic experience, their behavior and reaction may vary. Some may experience erratic behavior such as outbursts of anger, increased episodes of anxiety, and forms of depression. The National Center for Victims of Crimes provided a list of symptoms that may occur when a minor experiences a traumatic event. This list is provided below: Change in eating or sleeping habits Acting out: aggressive or inappropriate behavior Attention-seeking behavior Increased risk taking Deteriorating school performance Fear of attending school Poor peer relations, withdrawal Physical signs of stress: headache, stomachache Nightmares Anger Hopelessness Helplessness Loss of control or powerlessness Concentration difficulties Clinginess Mood swings Depression Anxiety

When a minor has experienced a traumatic event, it is important that they understand that they have someone who is safe and understanding to listen to what has occurred to them. This allows the minor to express how they are feeling based on the situation and allows for help to prevent any psychological, mental, or physical damage. It is also important for the minor to have support from family and feel that it is safe to talk to family about the trauma they endured and receive the proper amount of support during the situation. It is easy for a parent or guardian to become upset and angry over the situation that the minor has endured but it is important to remain calm during the healing process for the minor to help prevent further damage from occurring. During the healing process for the minor, The National Center for Victims of Crimes provided a guideline to helping a minor get through a traumatic experience and provide the proper support that is needed during this time. This list is provided below: Things that can help: Remain calm in front of your teen. Remember that your teen will be aware of and affected by your reactions. Focus on what your teen needs. Avoid being judgmental. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone makes bad decisions. This NEVER means it’s all right for one person to harm another. Just listen—let your child vent and don’t try to have answers for everything. Validate that the crime was horrible and that you are sorry it happened. Ask your child to talk about how he or she reacted to the event. Accept that your teen may be acting differently, but set appropriate limits. For instance, your teen may be expressing a lot of anger, but it is still inappropriate for him or her to throw things, break things, or be violent. Give your teen time to process what happened. Help your teen mobilize his or her own resources—friends, teachers, coaches, siblings, and other family members who can be supportive. Good things to say: Nothing you did (or didn’t do) makes you deserve this. ‘m glad you told me. How can I/we help you feel safer? I love you.

I’m proud of you. This happens to other people. Would it help to talk with some of them? I’m sorry this happened. I believe you. I’ll support your decisions When looking into a law perspective for children who become victim to crimes, the statutes and limitations may vary from state to state must follow Federal legislation known as the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. This act was enacted by the United States in 1974 and was reauthorized in 2010. This act allows states to provide resources to states to help with the prevention and investigation of child abuse and other crimes. This act helps provide adults with the proper funding, training, and knowledge on how to provide minors who have experienced a traumatic event and provide them with the proper help. References: Bulletins for Teens: Information for parents of Teens. (n.d.). National Center for Victims of Crimes. https://victimsofcrime.org/bulletins-for-teens-information-for-parents-of-teens/ Takahashi, Y., & James, C. E. (2019).Victimology and Victim Assistance: Advocacy, Intervention, and Restoration(1st ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.

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