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)

Examples of Emotional 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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