Health Chps. 7 & 8 Vocab

siblings

Brothers and sisters
nuclear family

Two parents and one or more children living in the same place
blended family

A married couple and their children from previous marriages
extended family

A family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children
foster care

The temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them
affirmation

Positive feedback that helps others feel appreciated and supported
separation

A decision by two married people to live apart from each other
divorce

A legal end to a marriage contract
custody

The legal right to make decisions affecting children and the responsibility for their care
abuse

The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another
domestic violence

Acts of violence involving family members
spousal abuse

Domestic violence or any other form of abuse directed at a spouse
child abuse

Domestic abuse directed at a child
neglect

The failure to provide for a child's basic needs
elder abuse

The abuse or neglect of older family members
cycle of violence

Pattern of repeating violent or abusive behaviors from one generation to the next
crisis center

A facility that offers advice and support to people dealing with personal emergencies

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Health Chps. 7 & 8 Vocab

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Health Chps. 7 & 8 Vocab

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