1. Physical abuse
2. Sexual abuse
3. Emotional or psychological abuse
4. Neglect

Victims of physical abuse may suffer from physical injuries, such as bruises, burns or broken bones. In worst cases, it can even lead to permanent injury or death.

Victims of emotional abuse have emotional scars left by abuse and experience feelings of shame and worthlessness. They may feel anxious or depressed.

The term family counseling refers to the kind of therapy that can help restore the healthy relationships between the members of a family. During this process, the family members discuss their problems and seek solutions with a counselor.

Neglect

In Hector’s case, family counseling will help Hector in dealing with the sudden change in his family structure. HE is feeling guilt, possibly anger at himself or at his parents, and this may lead to depression that needs to be settled by talking to a professional.

Counseling

www.nyssswa.org; www.childmind.org; www.acf.hns.gov; riseandshine.childrensnational.org etc.

There are many resources that help families in crisis. Since I’m not from the USA, I have looked online and found a lot of websites where you can look for those resources of support and how you can contact them. For examples of those websites, please look at the explanation.

Domestic abuse involves physical, mental, emotional, or sexual violence involving family members. Any forms of intimidation, or neglect can lead to mental and emotional anguish of the victim. Physically, one will notice bruises, broken bones, burns, and worst, death. But bruises can heal but the emotional aspect of being abused remains. It may be carried on to the next generation and the victim may become the abuser as they were not able to escape the abuser’s torment.

A victim can help themselves by resisting the attackers and running away to report them. They can get counseling and get the help of authorities. The abusers also need to get help to stop the pattern of abusive behavior.

Domestic abuse effects and how to get help