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Resiliency: Boys and Domestic Violence
Not all boys who witness domestic violence become batterers or tolerate abuse.
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Their interpretation of the experience.
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How they have learned to survive and cope with stress.
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The availability of support people, such as friends, relatives, teachers and other adults.
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Their ability to accept support and assistance from adults.
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Psychological “hardness” – the innate ability to resist negative factors in the home.
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Exposure to more positives than negatives in the family.
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Development of self-esteem and strong social skills.
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Good peer relationships.
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A sense of hope.
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High maternal empathy and support.
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Opportunities to help others.
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Respect for others, empathy.
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Hobbies and other creative pursuits in which to find refuge.
- Development of some sense of control in one's life.
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