Parent, step-parent, or adult living in the home:
- Swore at child
- Insulted/put-down child
- Acted in a way that made child afraid they would be physically hurt

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ACE definitions - Abuse

A pattern of behavior in which one insults, shames, and humiliates another individual in order to undermine their self worth and independence and often instill fear as a means of control. Common forms include derogatory words, hurtful names, monitoring and controlling a person's behavior, gaslighting, and constant criticism.

Verbal/Emotional Abuse

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Parent, step-parent, or adult living in the home:
- Pushed, grabbed, slapped child
- Threw something at child
- Hit child so hard there were marks or injuries

Examples of Physical Abuse as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)

Adult, relative, family friend, or stranger at least 5 years older than child:
- Touched/fondled child's body in sexual way
- Made child touch their body in sexual way
- Attempted some kind of sexual intercourse with child

Examples of Sexual Abuse as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)

This type of abuse involves degrading a spouse or partner in public or private to make them feel inferior. 

Emotional Abuse as a Type of Domestic Violence

1. Omission vs. commission
2. Verbal vs. nonverbal 
3. Active vs. passive 
4. Intentional vs. unintentional
5. Cognitive vs. affective 

 Dimensions of Psychological/Emotional Maltreatment

1. Spurning
2. Terrorizing
3. Isolating
4. Exploiting/corrupting
5. Denying emotional responsiveness
6. Neglecting mental/medical/educational needs

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