Harassment, Violent and Abuse

Effects

Harassment

Harassment’s effect on an individual can range from simple irritation to extreme depression

Those who are subjected to these types of behavior more often have the tendency to lose their self-esteem and morale

Violence

Physical injuries like bruises, cuts, burns, fractures, broken bones and teeth

Mental health consequences like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, self-harm and suicide attempts, poor self-esteem

Abuse

Makes it much more likely
that one or more psychological or medical illnesses will occur

May develop substance abuse disorders

Responses

Harassment

To reduce your risk of trauma, there are many other ways you can respond that are equally as powerful as a “direct response” on a personal level, and also have the power to change the culture that makes harassment acceptable to begin with.

Violence

trust your instincts and if you think a situation is getting worse,and try not to get involved look for a way to leave

Abuse

The best thing you can do is to turn your attention to yourself and keep control of your own behavior, and don't let yourself be dragged into an argument or an ugly scene

Real Life Examples

Harassment

Groups

Me Too Movement

Violence

Groups

Futures Without Violence

Abuse

Groups

Stop Abuse for Everyone

Legal Implications

Harasssment

The impact and consequences of harassment will vary from person to person and will be influenced by the duration and severity of the offensive behaviour, but people generally react to harassment by exhibiting symptoms of increasing distress

Violence

Your reputation will be affected,everyone will know what you’ve done

Mental health consequences like depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts

Abuse

Child Abuse

It's a crime in every state for a parent, or a person caring for a child, to intentionally or recklessly injure the child.

Skills and Supports

Harassment

Ways to prevent harassment are through effective and comprehensive training methods

Violence

Preventing violence must involve the opposite: making sure people feel safe, cared about, and connected, while ensuring they have a healthy and realistic sense of self-esteem and self-worth.

Abuse

To prevent abuse, start by reminding yourself that any form of abuse is unacceptable, even in situations that are frustrating and difficult.