It can be defined as any kind of physical, mental, sexual or social damage to the child, and endangerment of the child's health and safety, as a result of actions taken or neglected by the mother, father or those responsible for the child's care, health and protection. Abused children need to understand what is happening to them and it should be explained in an age-appropriate manner. Children should be told that the abuse they experience is never their fault and that they have the right to speak out about it. They also need to learn that there are many other children like them who are abused and neglected. Abuse can happen anywhere. This has nothing to do with their socio-economic level or where they live.
Children need help to understand and express the difficult emotions that overwhelm them. They must grieve for the many losses they have experienced. Children can then learn how to confront the difficult emotions they feel and deal with them in a healthy way.
When children are abused by adults or not properly protected, it is very difficult for them to trust them. They may want to keep their distance from people, but they will also need closeness and a sense of trust.
Abused children will begin to experience relief and relief from the moment they tell someone else about their abuser. The important thing is to trust him and listen to him well. From the moment he tells such an incident to a relative, he is actually making a call for help. Since he is ready to blame himself, it is necessary to understand his call for help and report this situation to the necessary units, so that we can make him feel that he is trusted and can be protected. In this case, it is a primary way to heal the wounds.
Abused children may side with the strong, that is, the abuser, as a way to survive. Children living in homes where violence occurs may have difficulty managing their anger. There is a risk of taking the strong as a role model as a way of keeping oneself afloat. This situation may occur in children who have trust problems. Unfortunately, it can be seen frequently. To prevent future generations from becoming abusers, they should be provided with educational support and better adult models.
Abused children often feel hopeless, worthless and powerless and cannot act for their own benefit. They need to get psychological help from professionals who specialize in this field.
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