Latino Justice Oral Paper Presentation Elizabeth Bonilla Simone

Latino Justice Oral Paper Presentation Elizabeth Bonilla Simone Whitaker

Topic Children & Mothers in NYC, Domestic Violence

Thesis Domestic Violence has a negative effect on children, and with a mother’s fear of speaking out and social discrepancies, the children develop poorly.

Research Parameters Period of U. S history: 2004 -2014 Group of People: Latino Children and Mothers Location: New York City- All 5 boroughs Issue: race and socio-economic standards. Question: How domestic violence impacts Latino children’s future and why mothers cannot stop it.

Children, Affects and Outcomes First Sub-topic: Children’s experience with domestic violence. � How many children are going through it? � Type of abuse � How are they abused?

Research � “more than 3. 3 million children witness physical and verbal spousal abuse each year, ”(Osofsky, p. 34) � “During acts of domestic violence children often are hit or injured by objects” (Richardson, p. 2) � “Physical responses may include stomachaches and/or headaches…sexual abuse or neglect” (“The Effects”)

Children, Affects and Outcomes Second Sub-topic: The children's poor development as a result of domestic violence. � behavior � Attributes � Poor development vs society

Research � “The fall out of witnessing domestic violence includes childhood cognitive, hearing and language problems, delays in reaching developmental milestones and physical health problems” (Richardson, p. 2) � “Children who grow up observing their mothers being abused, especially by their fathers, grow up with a role model” (“The Effects”) � “…Higher levels of aggression, anger, hostility, oppositional behavior, and disobedience…”(Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2009)

Queens, Mother and Daughter Physically Abused in the Open (“Telemundo 47”, 2014)

Sources Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2009). Domestic Violence and the Child Welfare System. Children and Domestic Violence: A Bulletin for Professionals. Retrieved April 6, 2014, from https: //www. childwelfare. gov/pubs/factsheets/domesticviolence. cfm Osofsky, J. D. (n. d. ). The Impact of Violence on Children. n/a. Retrieved April 6, 2014, from http: //www. housedems. ct. gov/dv/pubs/010510/impactofviolenceexps ure. pdf Richardson, D. R. (n. d). Domestic Violence and Children: How Parents and Mental Health Providers Can Address the Fallout. n. a. Retrieved April 6, 2014, from http: //www. reccorichardson. com/DOCS/Domestic%20 Violence%20 PDF. pdf Telemundo 47 - Child Abuse - Man attacks kicks Baby! Disturbing Video!!. (2014, March 27). You. Tube. Retrieved April 6, 2014, from http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=b. IQQYth. FNMY The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children. (n. d. ). Effects of Domestic Violence on Children. Retrieved April 6, 2014, from http: //www. domesticviolenceroundtable. org/effect-on-children. html

Video Sources � � http: //i. huffpost. com/gen/1239994/thumbs/o-LATINO-CHILDREN-facebook. jpg http: //images. counselheal. com/data/images/full/1317/parentsfighting. jpg? w=600 http: //b. vimeocdn. com/ts/197/493/197493030_640. jpg http: //yvpc. sph. umich. edu/wpcontent/uploads/2011/08/i. Stock_000004346026 Small. jpg

Topic 2 “Why they Stay and Ways to Help”

What I will be Discussing � Coming out about an abuser is not an easy task; many decide not to because of : economic reasons, love, low self esteem, fear, abuse is believed to be normal to them, etc. BUT THERE IS HELP!!

Statists � � � In 2011 and 2012, 7. 3% women (1. 2 million) and 5% men (800, 000) report having experienced domestic abuse. 31% women and 18% men have experienced domestic abuse since the age of 16 years. This amounts to 5 million women and 2. 9 million men. Domestic violence has repeatedly been identified as a major factor leading to death in or related to pregnancy and childbirth. Domestic violence accounts for 10% of emergency calls. In 2011/12, the police reported nearly 800, 000 incidents of domestic violence.

Reasons They Stay � � � � Fear: threatened by their partner, they may not feel safe to leave. Believe Abuse is a Norm: my not have had a ‘good example’ of a healthy relationship. Embarrassment: feels its their fault they are being abused, or that they did something wrong Low Self-esteem: is constantly being put down by their partner and after a well believe what they are being accused of is true. Love: hoping that they will change, wants to go back to old times in the begin of the relationship before the abuse. Lack of Money: may not have the financial needs to do for themselves. Immigration Status: may be undocumented and fear that reporting the abuse may cause deportation.

Red Flags of Abusive Behavior � � � Doesn’t take responsibility for own actions Tells you that you are imagining things Physically abuses you Extremely jealous/ possessive Isolates you from your family/friends Seems too good to be true Is obsessed with past relationships Bad past record Makes you feel like your going crazy Monitors your every move Had an abusive childhood Makes threats or ultimatums

Safety Plan Know you abusers red flags: be alert to when your abuser tends to get mad. � Identify safe places in the house: avoid small closed in rooms with no ready exits. � Establish a code word: so your children, friends or family know your in danger. � Practice your escape plan: so you know exactly what to do when the time comes. � Make a emergency contact list: people you can trust, that can give you a quick get away or a place to stay. �

Helpful Resources COLLEGE RESOURCES � � Women’s Center Room L. 67. 10 212. 237. 8184 Office of Public Safety Room L 2. 61 212. 237. 8524 Student Health Center Room L. 67. 00 212. 237. 8052 Dean of Students Room L. 65. 00 212. 237. 8100 COMMUNITY RESOURCES � � Barrier Free Living 212. 667. 6668 National Coalition Against Domestic Violence www. ncadv. org St. Luke’s Crime Victims Treatment Center 212. 523. 4728 Mayor’s Office of Combat Domestic Violence www. nyc. gov/htlm/ocdv/htlm/issu es/warning. shtml

Sources � � � Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships? (n. d. ) www. loveisrespect. org , Retrieved March 28, 2014, from http: //www. loveisrespect. org/is-this-abuse/why-do-people-stay-inabusive-relationships Helpful Resources Retrieved March 28, 2014, from http: //www. jjay. cuny. edu/1982. php Red Flags, Retrieved March 28, 2014, from Jessica Greenfield, Women’s Center Safety Plan, Retrieved April 23, 2014 from http: //www. helpguide. org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_help_tre atment_prevention. htm Statistics, Retrieved April 23, 2014 from file: ///C: /Users/Simone. whitaker/Downloads/Statistics_May_2013. pdf