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The film examines the severe effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment, focusing on the story of Zoe and her younger brother Benaiah from the short film "Removed Part 2." It explores the ways in which Zoe and Benaiah have been affected by the violence in their home, examines Zoe's positive and negative coping mechanisms, and identifies resiliency factors that can be observed in Zoe's character. Intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment are deeply distressing issues that profoundly affect individuals and society

and stress the importance of early intervention and support for children in such challenging circumstances. In the film, Zoe, the elder sibling, appears to have experienced significant emotional and psychological distress due to the violence in the home. She demonstrates a number of signs that show how IPV and child maltreatment have impacted her as she is school-aged and more aware of her own reactions to violence and the impact on others. Zoe exhibits signs of emotional distress, including anxiety, withdrawal, and a lack of emotional safety and security. These are common effects of exposure to IPV, as children often witness traumatic events that cause fear, anger, and anxiety. For instance, Zoe reacted hastily and became quite furious when she learned that Beniah had been taken from the house. Zoe began yelling and shoving the social worker away instead of expressing her emotions clearly. In addition, the violence has led to a loss of trust in the adults in her life, especially her mother, who is a victim of the abuse. Zoe may find it difficult to connect with her mother and feel emotionally distant from her. She may be unable to develop healthy relationships with her caregivers due to this lack of trust, which might result in emotional detachment and fear. Zoe's exposure to violence could make it difficult to build connections with people she can trust. Additionally, although not explicitly shown in the movie, Zoe could have academic difficulties due to the stress and instability at home. In the film, Benaiah, Zoe's younger brother, is not portrayed as comprehending the situation fully due to his age, assuming he is still in preschool. Nonetheless, he is still impacted in the following ways. The continual presence of violence in the home may stunt or disturb Benaiah's emotional development. Even though he may not completely comprehend the scenario, he will likely experience fear, aniexty, and emotional anguish. Benaiah could discover how to express feelings such as sadness and rage. For instance, Benaiah tells his mother, "I'm not going," while seeming terrified and sad when she asks him for a goodbye hug (Matanick,

2015). Benaiah could have egocentric thinking patterns, such as a lack of empathy. Benaiah may demonstrate an inability to understand or share feelings with Zoe. This could have an adverse effect on Benaiah's emotional growth and feeling of security, which might have long- term effects on his well-being. Finally, Beniah's social skills and independence have also suffered due to the abuse. As seen in his mother's case, Benaiah can become socially reclusive and avoid associating with others, becoming reliant on Zoe. In the film, Zoe uses positive and negative coping mechanisms to deal with the challenges of living in an abusive environment. Zoe uses art as a positive coping mechanism to express her emotions and experiences. Children who have experienced trauma might use art as a therapeutic outlet to manage their emotions. Despite initial resistance, Zoe's connection with the social worker is another positive coping mechanism. Children may benefit from developing a supporting connection with a reliable adult in such circumstances. Zoe exhibits symptoms of attachment problems due to the abuse and instability. However, Zoe and her younger brother have a close bond, and Zoe often relies on him for comfort. Benaiah also comes to see Zoe as a role model. By helping the social worker with the dishes, asking Beniah questions while introducing him to new concepts, and generally acting as a supporting figure, This is further portrayed in her career in teaching as Zoe is seen as an authoritative and supportive figure for her students. In addition, Zoe also uses her journal as a positive coping mechanism. In court, the judge disclosed that she writes in her journal, which can be used as a tool to release her feelings and emotions. However, Zoe also exhibited some negative coping mechanisms, such as when she was in the classroom yelling, “It is all your fault,” throwing items from the shelves, and hitting the social worker (Matanick, 2015). Additionally, Zoe may be isolating herself from others as the film did not include other family or friends. The use of resiliency factors for Zoe, despite the adversity she faces, Zoe displays

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